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dramatically
[ druh-mat-ik-lee ]
adverb
- in a way that relates to plays or the theater; in or as a play:
The author's choice of words may imply that his text is to be read aloud or acted out dramatically.
- in a way characteristic of or appropriate to the theater, especially in involving conflict, intense emotion, or exaggerated speech or action:
The speaker was quite a showman, first crouching behind the lectern, then rising up dramatically to demonstrate the rapid progress of some nations.
- in a way that is typical of a play in form or structure:
The film is dramatically structured鈥攏ot in its narrative form, but in the way it focuses on the faces, bodies, and voices of specific performers.
- in a striking way; with a striking effect or to a striking degree:
During Hurricane Sandy, mobile internet usage spiked dramatically as people went online to get answers.
Her dark hat and scarf dramatically set off her pale and delicate features.
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of dramatically1
Example Sentences
If we change outdated policies to allow SLPs to diagnose autism, we could dramatically increase access to evaluations and reduce wait times.
鈥淎 145 percent tariff on Chinese goods 鈥 coupled with a retaliatory 125 percent Chinese tariff on U.S. goods 鈥 can be expected to dramatically curtail the region鈥檚 trade with China.鈥
So for example, we have seen overall the price of consumer goods since the 70s come down pretty dramatically, like TVs, electronics, just consumer goods in general.
But investors are still closely watching a part of the market which rarely moves dramatically - the US bond market.
An intense trade war would dramatically reduce trade between the U.S. and China.
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More About Dramatically
What does dramatically mean?
Dramatically means done in a striking or theatrical way, as if acting.
When used literally, dramatically is used when someone does something for the sake of a performance, as in a play. Drama describes the art of writing or producing a play, and something that is done dramatically is done in an effort to further that play.
More often, the term dramatically is used figuratively to describe someone being overly flamboyant or petty. Someone who is acting dramatically may display their emotions for the sake of seeking attention or may respond in an argument with undue levels of anger or harshness.
Example: The kids always act dramatically when I say we can鈥檛 have pizza for dinner.
Where does dramatically come from?
The first records of the term dramatically come from around 1650. It combines the term dramatic, meaning 鈥渙f or relating to drama,鈥 the suffix 鈥al, which means 鈥渉aving the character of,鈥 and the suffix 鈥ly, which forms adverbs from adjectives.
Dramatically can also be used to describe an action or event. For example, if a business鈥檚 value suddenly rises to a high amount, you could say its value rose dramatically. Just as something done dramatically in a play is supposed to advance the plot, something done dramatically elsewhere may attempt to quickly raise or advance something, such as wealth, power, or mood.
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What are some other forms related to dramatically?
- nondramatically (adverb)
- overdramatically (adverb)
- semidramatically (adverb)
- undramatically (adverb)
What are some synonyms for dramatically?
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What are some words that often get used in discussing dramatically?
How is dramatically used in real life?
Dramatically will often be used by someone who is criticizing someone else for being dramatic or by someone who is analyzing a trend that changes in a big way.
If the Christmas carolers at my door are really good, I turn my red swivel chair dramatically toward them.
鈥 Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien)
Writing for two minutes a day describing one positive experience you had over the past 24 hours can dramatically increase happiness.
鈥 UberFacts (@UberFacts)
while everyone else on the bus is sleeping, i'm sitting up in the front reading! 鈥hat have i become *dramatically looks out the window*
鈥 connor (@connorfranta)
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Is dramatically used correctly in the following sentence?
Shouting dramatically will not get you out of doing the dishes, Marshall.
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