Dramatizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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dramatizing

 

[ dræmətaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

theatrical presentation

Dramatizing refers to the process of adapting a story or situation for theatrical presentation, giving it a more expressive and engaging format. This can involve interpreting a narrative in a way that highlights emotional depth and character interaction.

Synonyms

acting out, illustrating, performing, staging

Examples of usage

  • The writers are dramatizing the novel for a summer play.
  • She excels at dramatizing everyday events to make them more interesting.
  • The documentary took a unique approach by dramatizing historical events.

Translations

Translations of the word "dramatizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dramático

🇮🇳 नाटकीय

🇩🇪 dramatisierend

🇮🇩 dramatik

🇺🇦 драматизація

🇵🇱 dramatyzacja

🇯🇵 ドラマ化する

🇫🇷 dramatiser

🇪🇸 dramático

🇹🇷 dramatize etmek

🇰🇷 극적으로 만들기

🇸🇦 دراماتيكي

🇨🇿 dramatizace

🇸🇰 dramatizácia

🇨🇳 戏剧化

🇸🇮 dramatično

🇮🇸 dramatísk

🇰🇿 драматизация

🇬🇪 დრამატიზაცია

🇦🇿 dramalaşdırma

🇲🇽 dramatización

Etymology

The term 'dramatizing' derives from the root word 'drama', which comes from the Greek word 'drama', meaning 'action' or 'deed'. This word has evolved over centuries, taking on various meanings within different contexts, particularly in literature and theatre. The act of dramatizing introduces an artistic dimension to storytelling, allowing for the exploration of emotions and conflicts through performance. The addition of the suffix '-izing' in English signifies the act of making something into a specified form or state. Thus, 'dramatizing' captures the essence of turning a narrative into a vivid, performance-oriented representation, thereby enriching the audience's experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,792, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.