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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"
Terms within: Stage Direction, Act
Generic synonyms: Dramatic Composition, Dramatic Work
Specialized synonyms: Grand Guignol, Theater Of The Absurd, Playlet, Miracle Play, Morality Play, Mystery Play, Passion Play, Satyr Play
Derivative terms: Dramatic, Dramatise, Dramatise, Dramatist, Dramatize, Dramatize, Play, Play, Play, Play, Playlet
2. Noun. An episode that is turbulent or highly emotional.
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.
Specialized synonyms: Closet Drama, Comedy, Tragedy
Generic synonyms: Genre, Literary Genre, Writing Style
Derivative terms: Dramatic, Dramatise, Dramatise, Dramatist, Dramatize, Dramatize
4. Noun. The quality of being arresting or highly emotional.
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]