dramatic

From Wiktionary
dramatic is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation[change]

Adjective[change]

Positive
dramatic

Comparative
more dramatic

Superlative
most dramatic

  1. If something is dramatic, it is large and sudden.
    The increase in foreign students has meant a dramatic change in the number of schools.
    After the new teacher came, there was a dramatic increase in the test results.
  2. If something is dramatic, it is connected with acting and theatre.
    In a highly dramatic speech, he brought everyone to his side.
    He studied dramatic arts in university.