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 visual splendor of the spoiled brat’s college trousseau certainly casts a cinematic spell.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Fans spotted a surprising amount of cameras including flyover rigs and a cinematic crane or jib sectioned off on the floor.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Exactly two years after Amazon MGM Studios acquired global rights to the Warhammer 40,000 game from Games Workshop for Henry Cavill to star in and executive produce a cinematic universe, there has been movement on the project.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The cinematic spot brings the iconic musical artists together through AI technology and premieres during NBC’s The Voice finale (which also marks the conclusion of Snoop’s first season as a coach on the show).
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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