cinematic
adjective
cin·e·mat·ic
ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik 
1
: of, relating to, suggestive of, or suitable for movies or the filming of movies
cinematic principles and techniques
cinematic special effects
2
: filmed and presented as a movie
cinematic fantasies
a cinematic adaptation of a novel
Examples of cinematic in a Sentence
a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
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Following a selection process, three screenplays were reviewed and chosen by The Horror Section and WeShort teams for their originality, craft, and cinematic potential.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Dec. 2025
Leah Prinzivalli dives into the Hallmark cinematic universe.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Because 10 minutes of cinematic bliss is fine for a theme-park ride, less so for 197 minutes in a movie-theater seat.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Beard would get his first cinematic shot at 16 years old thanks to a fellow Snyder native.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Dec. 2025
Leah Prinzivalli dives into the Hallmark cinematic universe.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Because 10 minutes of cinematic bliss is fine for a theme-park ride, less so for 197 minutes in a movie-theater seat.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Beard would get his first cinematic shot at 16 years old thanks to a fellow Snyder native.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cinematic
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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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