Meaning
dramatic
In a sentence
Il finale del film è stato davvero drammatico.
The ending of the movie was really dramatic.
Perché fai sempre una faccia così drammatica?
Why do you always make such a dramatic face?
Non è un problema drammatico, tranquillo.
It's not a dramatic problem, don't worry.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| drammatico | masculine · singular |
| drammatica | feminine · singular |
| drammatici | masculine · plural |
| drammatiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use drammatico for events, situations, or tone. For a person overreacting, Italians often say teatrale or esagerato instead.
- It often means severe or shocking, not just stage-related: una situazione drammatica can mean a very serious situation.
- Agreement is regular: drammatico, drammatica, drammatici, drammatiche. Learners often forget the feminine/plural endings.