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

cinematically

ˌsi-nə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of cinematic in a Sentence

a director who has produced some great cinematic moments

Recent Examples on the Web

Depending on your passions, Cookson can also bring aboard a dive maestro with full kit, specialist naturalist guides, yoga instructors or professional photographers to discreetly capture the voyage in cinematic detail. —Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

With a canon that’s still being added to today, the Star Wars cinematic universe spans disciplines including films, television shows, fiction, and non-fiction/reference. —The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025

Their next feature, which again mashes varied cinematic forms and techniques, is Super Delights. —Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025

Elizabeth Lo has created unforgettable cinematic moments in films such as Mistress Dispeller and Stray. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see cinema

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cinematic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic