dramaturgic

adjective

variants or dramaturgical
Definition of dramaturgicnext
as in emotional

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramaturgic
  1. emotional
  2. ham
  3. hammy
  4. wondrous
  5. theatrical
  6. wonderful
  7. exciting
  8. sensational
Adjective
  • Simultaneously, Fumiko and Emi cross paths at the library, where the revelation that the family at least tangentially responsible for her son’s death now have an adorable little sprog of their own, threatens to send Emi into an emotional tailspin.
    — James Marsh, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The film also conjures the same terrifying fears as the book with its haunting musical score, set design, camera angles, and the emotional performances of Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • Ham and pineapple is a classic pairing—and so is ham and Swiss cheese.
    — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Definition of ham
Adjective
  • Though the actors are not so much hammy as salt-encrusted, Capra keeps them bustling about within the frame.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • That show tackled Bitcoin, viral videos, NSA spying, and the goofy-ass names of 2010s tech startups without being hacky or hammy.
    — Meredith Haggerty, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of hammy
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  • The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Otherworlds are just like the aes sidhe themselves, beautiful and beguiling and full of wondrous magic, but to be feared and avoided nonetheless.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of wondrous
Adjective
  • The Ohio artist’s first album in four years is paranoid, indulgent, and theatrical, unfolding like a dark romantasy novel.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Stewart was born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England, and took to acting at a young age, studying drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and performing in numerous theatrical productions before making his way to Hollywood.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of theatrical
Adjective
  • An itinerary of hikes, wine tastings, and a sunset cruise offering incredible views of the Santa Barbara coastline is a wonderful way to end the day, while a cozy house with a garden will add to everyone’s enjoyment.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The improbable evening turned into a moving tribute to both Capra himself and his tale of the suicidal banker George Bailey, who comes to realize that his life has indeed been wonderful.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • Perhaps less exciting is the fact her failures are more than just the flawed Edison machine.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The radio series takes in interviews with academic hormone specialists, including the team at Imperial College in London who are conducting some of the most exciting and innovative research in this area.
    — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • But, beyond the wall-to-wall coverage and sensational headlines, is a story about the incredible courage, devotion, and strength that Natalee’s mother, Beth, showed in the face of unimaginable loss.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Smith had a season-low four catches for 93 yards, but the sensational wide receiver made the most of his chances.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensational
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