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Drama

Verb / ˈdrɑ:mʌ / Another word for drama — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Drama is a play, movie, or television show that tells a story using actors and dialogue.

Synonyms & similar words

dramaticplay dramaticevent play play theater performance show production screenplay script teleplay melodrama tragedy comedy farce act scene dramatics theatrics entertainment spectacle opera

Synonyms by register

Formal

theatricality melodrama play performance

Informal

fuss kerfuffle to-do hoo-ha scene

Literary

tragedy comedy spectacle tableau

Antonyms

calm peace tranquility serenity order simplicity routine

Common collocations

  • stage drama
  • historical drama
  • social drama
  • political drama
  • family drama
  • school drama
  • avoid drama
  • create drama

Word family

noun drama
adjective dramatic
adverb dramatically

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.

Example sentences

  1. The school will put on a drama about the history of our town.
  2. I'm going to audition for the lead role in the school drama club.
  3. The drama on TV was so intense, I couldn't stop watching.
  4. She's always causing drama with her friends.
  5. 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.

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