Dramatik (en. Dramatic)

/drä-mä-tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related to drama; describes a dramatic situation or performance.
His stage performance was truly dramatic.
Ang kanyang pagganap sa entablado ay tunay na dramatik.
Strong in feeling or emotion; extremely emotional.
The movie was full of dramatic scenes.
Ang pelikula ay puno ng dramatik na eksena.
Refers to or engages greatly by emphasizing a narrative point.
The dramatic creation of situations captures the viewers' attention.
Ang dramatik na paglikha ng mga sitwasyon ay nakahahatak ng atensyon ng mga manonood.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'drama' which comes from Greek.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dramatic depiction
A detailed and emotional depiction that evokes feelings in the audience.
dramatikong paglalarawan
dramatic change
A significant change that is immediately noticeable or has clear effects.
dramatikong pagbabago

Related Words

drama
A form of art that usually presents a story through performances.
drama
playwright
A writer of plays or scripts used in a theater.
dramaturgo

Slang Meanings

you are being exaggerated or over-the-top in your behavior
Wow, you're so dramatic! It's like you're the most affected by the story.
Grabe, ang dramatik mo! Parang ikaw na ang pinaka-affected sa kwento.
You're too dramatic, just chill out!
You're being so overly emotional, just relax!
Sobra kang dramatik, chill ka lang!
They're the kind of person who's always dramatic in relationships.
They are the type of person who is always looking for drama in their relationships.
Siya yung tipo ng tao na laging dramatik sa relasyon.