Synonyms for

Cinematic

Verb / ˌsɪnʌˈmætɪk / Another word for cinematic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to motion pictures

Synonyms & similar words

filmic movie theatrical cinematographic film screen movies films flicks cinema celluloid hollywood tinseltown entertainment art

Synonyms by register

Formal

theatrical pictorial visual dramatic

Informal

movie-like epic big-screen

Literary

epic operatic grandiose

Antonyms

unrealistic mundane ordinary plain unremarkable everyday

Common collocations

  • cinematic experience
  • cinematic quality
  • cinematic vision
  • cinematic style
  • cinematic language
  • cinematic effect
  • cinematic storytelling

Word family

noun cinema
adverb cinematically

Usage note

Often used to describe something that has the visual grandeur, dramatic scope, or emotional impact associated with films. Can sometimes imply a lack of realism if used critically.

Example sentences

  1. The cinematic experience was amazing.
  2. The cinematic masterpiece was a box office hit.
  3. The movie had a cinematic feel to it.
  4. The cinematographer captured the perfect shot.
  5. The film festival showcased the best in cinematic art.

Quotes

  • Cinema is the most beautiful fraud in the world. - Jean-Luc Godard
  • Cinema is a matter of what's in the frame and what's out. - Martin Scorsese
  • Cinema is a mirror by which we often see ourselves. - Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu

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