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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The musical brought out some of the finest work from both: wit, bite and heartbreak in the libretto, and infectious melodies, cinematic underscoring and operatic sophistication in the score.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
Musically, Dan’s Boogie bounces from piano balladry to fanciful, pop-tinged concoctions to moody songs with a cinematic flair.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Jan. 2025
Enjoy cinematic audio, wireless freedom, and immersive bass around the home with the Sennheiser RS 175, discounted by 21%.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Editors’ Picks How to Start and Keep a Journal
The musical brought out some of the finest work from both: wit, bite and heartbreak in the libretto, and infectious melodies, cinematic underscoring and operatic sophistication in the score.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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