Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
A dramatic change or event happens suddenly and is very noticeable and surprising.
A fifth year of drought is expected to have dramatic effects on the California economy...
= striking
ADJ: usu ADJ n
• dramatically
At speeds above 50mph, serious injuries dramatically increase.
ADV: usu ADV with v, also ADV adj
2.
A dramatic action, event, or situation is exciting and impressive.
He witnessed many dramatic escapes as people jumped from as high as the fourth floor...
ADJ
• dramatically
He tipped his head to one side and sighed dramatically.
ADV: usu ADV with v, also ADV adj
3.
You use dramatic to describe things connected with or relating to the theatre, drama, or plays.
...a dramatic arts major in college...
ADJ: ADJ n