dramatize
verb
dra·ma·tize
| \ ˈdra-mə-ˌtīz
, ˈdrä-
\
, ˈdrä-
\
dramatized;
dramatizing
Definition of dramatize
1
: to adapt (something, such as a novel) for theatrical presentation
2
: to present or represent in a dramatic manner
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Other Words from dramatize
dramatizable
\ ˈdra-mə-ˌtī-zə-bəl
, ˈdrä- \
adjective
, ˈdrä- \
adjective
Examples of dramatize in a Sentence
The movie dramatizes her early life.
The book is dramatized in a new play.
I know I tend to dramatize things but it really was awful.
She cited a series of statistics to dramatize the seriousness of the problem.
This tragedy dramatizes the need for improvements in highway safety.
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While most mainstream portrayals of Asia tend to dramatize its essential differences from the West with as much anxiety as condescension, The Farewell allows for no easy lines between American liberalism and Asian communitarianism. — Zoë Hu, The New Republic, "Crazy Sad Asians," 27 Aug. 2019 Or, at least the aspects of his life being dramatized (or fictionalized) aren't. — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Wish Man': Film Review," 23 July 2019 Radu Jude is the only filmmaker to dramatize that distinction. — Armond White, National Review, "Radu Jude’s Barbarians Is the Most Daring Movie of the Year," 17 July 2019 Durant is trying to dramatize his value to the Warriors. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, "Phantom of the Warriors’ Opera: Kevin Durant’s status a strange mystery," 8 June 2019 The college admissions scandal that rocked the country in March will be dramatized on the small screen later this year. — Laura Hanrahan, Woman's Day, "Lifetime Is Producing a College Admissions Scandal Movie," 23 July 2019 Both angles—the petty jibes over appearance and the high-flying discussion of moral fitness — suit the TV personality from whom viewers know by now to expect a flair for a certain self-dramatizing rectitude. — Daniel D'addario, Time, "James Comey Met President Trump on His Own Terms – and Came Away Looking Smaller," 16 Apr. 2018 The 1984 film, directed by Milos Forman, dramatizes Mozart’s rivalry with Antonio Salieri and won eight Academy Awards. — Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, "Opera San Jose celebrating ‘Amadeus’ at California Theatre," 1 Aug. 2019 In brief, punctuated episodes spanning six decades, from 1955 to the present year, Mr. Rachman dramatizes Charlie’s painfully earnest efforts to gain his father’s approval, or at least hold his attention. — Sam Sacks, WSJ, "Fiction Chronicle: Life Will Deceive You Later," 16 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dramatize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for dramatize
dramatize
verb
English Language Learners Definition of dramatize
: to make (a book, an event, etc.) into a play, movie, television show, etc.
: to make a situation seem more important or serious than it really is
: to show (something that might not be noticed) in a clear and effective way
See the full definition for dramatize in the English Language Learners Dictionary
dramatize
verb
dra·ma·tize
| \ ˈdra-mə-ˌtīz
, ˈdrä-\
, ˈdrä-\
dramatized;
dramatizing
Kids Definition of dramatize
1
: to make into a play, movie, or other show
The TV show dramatized the musician's life.
2
: to present in a way that attracts attention
The accident dramatized the need for greater safety measures.