dramatically — in a very noticeable or extreme way; relating to drama or theater
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a very noticeable or extreme way; relating to drama or theater
Pronunciation (IPA): /drəˈmætɪkli/
Example Sentences
- My grades improved dramatically after I started using flashcards.
- The price of avocados has increased dramatically, making my toast very expensive.
- She dramatically threw her hands up and declared she was done with homework forever.
dramatically
ADVERB[/drəˈmætɪkli/]
in a very noticeable or extreme way; relating to drama or theater
in a very noticeable or extreme way; relating to drama or theater
When things fall systematically, drama turns problematically!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'drama' meaning 'action' or 'deed', combined with the Latin suffix '-aticus' (relating to), plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The word evolved through Old French and Middle English to describe things related to theater or performed in an exaggerated manner.
Breakdown
drama (action, from Greek) + -atic (relating to) + -al (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverbial suffix, making it an adverb) = dramatically
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grades improved dramatically after I started using flashcards.”
“The price of avocados has increased dramatically, making my toast very expensive.”
“She dramatically threw her hands up and declared she was done with homework forever.”
“The company's sales dropped dramatically during the economic crisis.”
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