drama
IPA: drˈɑmʌ
noun
- (countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
- (countable) Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.
- (uncountable) Theatrical plays in general.
- (uncountable, countable) A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.
- (slang) (uncountable) Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.
- A city, a municipality, a regional unit of East Macedonia and Thrace, in north-eastern Greece.
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Examples of "drama" in Sentences
- But mostly we learned that young people use the term drama because it is empowering.
- The role that conservatives or libertarians play in this drama is as allies of "they."
- After all the label drama and mishandled projects, it'll be great to see Janet live on our turf again.
- We have to remember – this drama is all about power and control for the likes of Obama, Reid, and Pelosi.
- I cant see how convincing yourself that since you failed the osama mission, may be obama drama is accomplishable.
- This drama is the best show of the summer, hands down, offering up a stellar cast, sublime writing and twists at every turn.
- But American Horror Story — Glee cocreator Ryan Murphy's new "psychosexual" his word drama kicks it up more than a few notches.
- And what Mike Huckabee is telling voters and has been in the state of Wisconsin over the past several days is that there is no reason not to have what he calls drama in this race.
- Or, if they're the instigators, the word drama lets teenagers feel that they're participating in something innocuous or even funny, rather than having to admit that they've hurt someone's feelings.
- Some amateur detective work reveals that the drama is the previously announced flick, "Crowley," about the real-life story of John and Aileen Crowley, whose two children suffered from a rare genetic disorder.
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