dramatic
Meaning(s)
1. having a significant effect or outcome
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
a dramatic change/rise/improvement
Analysis
Dramatic is an adjective used to describe a person or situation which is sudden, striking or over the top with emotion. Drama is linked to the theatre so a similar meaning expression is 'theatrical', although dramatic has a more negative connotation. "Maria gets so upset about little details, she can be so dramatic." "John walked through the door just as the music started playing, it was so dramatic"
Social Examples (Basic)
- We need to find out what caused the dramatic drop in sales so we can improve next time.
- We witnessed a dramatic improvement in his attitude after he graduated from high school.
- There was a dramatic rise in burglaries after the security systems were removed.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- The transition from investment in electric cars as opposed ones using fossil fuels has been dramatic.
- What impact will a dramatic shift to working from home look like for our company in the long term?