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.