Definition of DRAMA

drama

Plural: dramas, dramata

Noun

  • A play for theater, radio, or television; exciting events.
  • a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
  • an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional
  • the literary genre of works intended for the theater
  • the quality of being arresting or highly emotional
  • A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
  • Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.
  • Theatrical plays in general.
  • A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.
  • 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.

Examples

  • After losing my job, having a car crash, and the big row with my neighbours, I don't need any more drama.
  • The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.
  • The final Scrabble turn was full of drama as he eyed a game-winning bingo.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin drāma, from Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drâma, “an act, a theatrical act, a play”), from δράω (dráō, “to act, to take action, to achieve”). Doublet of dorama.

Synonyms

dramatic event, dramatic play, play, drama

Scrabble Score: 8

drama: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
drama: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
drama: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

drama: valid Words With Friends Word