Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dramatize
verb
/ˈdræmətaɪz/
Definition
To adapt a story or situation into a dramatic form for performance or presentation.
Examples
- She decided to dramatize the history of her hometown in a short play.
- His tendency to dramatize everyday events often led to misunderstandings.
- They dramatized the book for a school project, adding music and costumes.
Meaning
To make something more dramatic, exciting, or intense than it is or to present it in a way that highlights its emotional aspects.
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- emphasize
- embellish
- present
- theatricalize
