Synonyms for
Drama
Definition
Drama is a play, movie, or television show that tells a story using actors and dialogue.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- stage drama
- historical drama
- social drama
- political drama
- family drama
- school drama
- avoid drama
- create drama
Word family
Usage note
While 'drama' can refer to a theatrical play, it is more commonly used informally to describe exaggerated emotional reactions or conflict. Be mindful of the context to avoid misinterpretation.
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Example sentences
- The school will put on a drama about the history of our town.
- I'm going to audition for the lead role in the school drama club.
- The drama on TV was so intense, I couldn't stop watching.
- She's always causing drama with her friends.
- The drama teacher helped me improve my acting skills.
Quotes
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
The world is a comedy to those who think, a tragedy to those who feel.
Acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.