filmic

adjective

film·​ic ˈfil-mik How to pronounce filmic (audio)
: of, relating to, or resembling movies
filmically
ˈfil-mi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce filmic (audio)
adverb

Examples of filmic in a Sentence

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That piece feels theatrical, and then other parts of the show feel filmic. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 June 2026 Its light, atmosphere, and people make everything seem to unfold in a more filmic, rather than literal, dimension of space and time. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026 The filmic presentation is indeed impressive for the vampire film set in the Jim Crow South. — G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2026 But also, filmic storytelling itself has dramatically changed just in the last several years. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filmic

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of filmic was in 1915

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film holder
filmic
filmily
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“Filmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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