cinematic

adjective

cin·​e·​mat·​ic ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce cinematic (audio)
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 How to pronounce cinematic (audio)
adverb

Examples of cinematic in a Sentence

a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
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The main competition comprises 15 films, selected for the contribution their visual storytelling makes to the cinematic experience. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 Lead director Tim Van Patten avoids cinematic overkill, framing the action in a natural, not a cinematic space. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Narratively, the momentum crests at the protest, abetted by Maksimović’s most dynamic cinematic trickery — which extends to a shot from the perspective of the errant, offending stone. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 More recently, Spezialy executive produced the upcoming Prime Video series Blade Runner 2099, a TV followup to another cinematic classic, Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinematic

Word History

Etymology

see cinema

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cinematic was in 1912

Rhymes for cinematic

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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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