ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dramatize

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈd̠͡ɹ̠ɑmətaɪz/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Dramatize is a verb meaning (transitive) To adapt a literary work so that it can be performed in the theatre, or on radio or television.

Meaning

(transitive) To adapt a literary work so that it can be performed in the theatre, or on radio or television.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To present something in a dramatic or melodramatic manner.

Word Forms

Synonyms for dramatize

Depending on context, synonyms include aggrandize, embellish, adopt, pad, blow up, lard.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dramatise, aggrandize, embellish, adopt, blow up, pad.

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