Definition of Drama

1. Noun. A dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage. "He wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway"


2. Noun. An episode that is turbulent or highly emotional.
Exact synonyms: Dramatic Event
Generic synonyms: Episode
Specialized synonyms: Night Terror
Derivative terms: Dramatic, Dramatic, Dramatise, Dramatize, Dramatize

3. Noun. The literary genre of works intended for the theater.

4. Noun. The quality of being arresting or highly emotional.
Generic synonyms: Emotionalism, Emotionality
Attributes: Dramatic, Undramatic
Derivative terms: Dramatise, Dramatize

Definition of Drama

1. n. A composition, in prose or poetry, accommodated to action, and intended to exhibit a picture of human life, or to depict a series of grave or humorous actions of more than ordinary interest, tending toward some striking result. It is commonly designed to be spoken and represented by actors on the stage.

Definition of Drama

1. Proper noun. A town in Greece. ¹

2. Noun. A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue ¹

3. Noun. Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy) ¹

4. Noun. Theatrical plays in general ¹

5. Noun. A dramatic situation in real life ¹

6. Noun. (slang) Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Drama

1. a composition written for theatrical performance [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Drama

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draintrap
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drainwork
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draisines
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drake
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drama critic
drama documentary
drama queen
drama queens
dramadies
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dramalities
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