Dramatized: meaning, definitions and examples

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dramatized

 

[ ˈdræməˌtaɪzd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

film industry

Adapted for film or television with changes to emphasize drama, excitement, or conflict.

Synonyms

adapted, modified, transformed

Examples of usage

  • The novel was dramatized for the big screen, with added action scenes.
  • The true story was dramatized for a TV movie, focusing on the emotional aspects.
Context #2 | Verb

literature

To adapt (a novel, play, etc.) by making changes to emphasize drama or excitement.

Synonyms

adapt, embellish, modify

Examples of usage

  • The director dramatized the classic novel, adding new twists to engage modern audiences.
  • She dramatized the play by enhancing the conflict between the characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "dramatized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dramatizado

🇮🇳 नाटकीय बनाना

🇩🇪 dramatisiert

🇮🇩 didramatisasi

🇺🇦 драматизований

🇵🇱 zdramatyzowany

🇯🇵 劇化された (げきかされた)

🇫🇷 dramatisé

🇪🇸 dramatizado

🇹🇷 dramatize edilmiş

🇰🇷 극화된 (geukhwa doen)

🇸🇦 تم تمثيله

🇨🇿 zdramatizovaný

🇸🇰 zdramatizovaný

🇨🇳 戏剧化的 (xìjù huà de)

🇸🇮 dramatiziran

🇮🇸 dramatíserað

🇰🇿 драмаланған

🇬🇪 დრამატიზებული

🇦🇿 dramatikləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 dramatizado

Word origin

The word 'dramatized' originates from the verb 'dramatize', which first appeared in the early 19th century. It is derived from the noun 'drama', which comes from the Old French word 'drame', in turn from the Latin 'drama', meaning 'play'. The suffix '-ize' indicates the action or process of making something dramatic or theatrical.

See also: dram, dramatic, dramatically, dramatics, dramatist, dramatists, dramaturges.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,578, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.