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drama

Academic Word List, sublist 8.

About 20.38 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
    The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.
  2. noun Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.
  3. noun Theatrical plays in general.
  4. noun A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.
    After losing my job, having a car crash, and the big row with my neighbours, I don't need any more drama.
  5. noun Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.

Similar words

play dramatic event playwright theatrical dramatic scene playhouse melodrama troupe theater

Often followed by

of and in is was that as to which

Word family

dramas dramatic dramatically dramatisation dramatisations dramatise dramatised dramatises dramatising dramatist

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