dramaturgic

adjective

variants or dramaturgical
Definition of dramaturgicnext
as in marvellous

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramaturgic
  1. emotional
  2. hammy
  3. wondrous
  4. theatrical
  5. wonderful
  6. sensational
  7. exciting
  8. spectacular
Adjective
  • Then the shelter shared the emotional news that the two little dogs went home with the woman.
    Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • If what men really need is emotional connection, though, this sort of communication can amount to empty calories.
    Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • Hemsworth is gleefully hammy as the OTT villain, while Taylor-Joy can do more eyes than seems humanly possible.
    Photo: Courtesy of MGM., refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Daniels is morose and whiny and Reynolds is hammy and over-the-top, which allows Stone to steal the movie, giving it its only modicum of zest and soul.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
Definition of hammy
Adjective
  • For example, collectors delighted in displaying wondrous fabrications and mythological beings in their curiosity cabinets, from ersatz dragons to many-headed hydra.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Japanese publisher Capcom goes out of its way to create believable ecosystems populated with strange, wondrous beasts, only to give the player a gigantic sword to carve through it all.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of wondrous
Adjective
  • Netflix has approved a limited theatrical run for Greta Gerwig‘s forthcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Following the film's IMAX run, Gerwig's Narnia will be available on Netflix as per Belloni, who also reveals that the film will be shot on both IMAX and regular cameras, with the potential for a regular theatrical run alongside the IMAX release.
    Billie Melissa, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of theatrical
Adjective
  • The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • The paperwork for Johnson’s trial — along with images of some of the handwritten documents — were officially entered into the court’s electronic court docketing system in 2021, marking a final chapter in a sensational saga that garnered international headlines.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Oilers have now won seven of their last eight games with their comeback win over the Wild, and McDavid’s sensational play is a big reason why.
    Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of sensational
Adjective
  • Young galleries featuring emerging artists working across diverse disciplines are on an exciting trajectory.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, one of the league’s exciting young players in large part due to his ferocious dunks and acrobatic drives, increased his 3-point attempts per game from 6.7 to 9.9—in range of Stephen Curry’s average.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • SpaceX In a spectacular sight, the first stage is captured by giant mechanical arms back at the launch pad after boosting the Starship upper stage out of the lower atmosphere.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The baby oil!), the most spectacular outfits were reserved for Francesca Annis as Lady Jessica, whose goddess-like gowns and extraterrestrial couture—and elaborate hairstyles—make for some of the film’s most visually striking moments.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of spectacular
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