Synonyms for

Movie

Verb / ˈmu:vi: / Another word for movie — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A movie is a form of entertainment that tells a story through moving pictures and sound.

Synonyms & similar words

pic flick picture film motionpictureshow movingpictureshow pictureshow motionpicture movingpicture film flick cinema feature show screenplay drama comedy thriller documentary musical western

Synonyms by register

Formal

film motion picture cinematic work

Informal

flick picture show flicker the pictures

Literary

screen drama cinematic spectacle

Antonyms

stillness silence still life photograph stasis

Common collocations

  • watch a movie
  • see a movie
  • movie theater
  • movie star
  • movie industry
  • movie director
  • movie script
  • movie trailer

Word family

noun movie
verb move
adjective moving

Usage note

While 'movie' is generally informal, 'film' is often preferred in more formal or academic contexts. 'Picture' can also be used informally.

Example sentences

  1. I love watching movies on the weekends.
  2. We went to see a movie about superheroes.
  3. My favorite movie is a classic romantic comedy.
  4. She was so scared during the horror movie that she couldn't sleep at night.
  5. The documentary movie showed us the life of a famous scientist.

Quotes

  • The movies are the only business where you can go out front and kidnap the boss's daughter.
  • The cinema is a mirror that can show you what you're not seeing.
  • I think cinema, movies, and magic have always been closely associated.

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