drama (Meaning)

Wordnet

drama (n)

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

Webster

drama (n.)

A composition, in prose or poetry, accommodated to action, and intended to exhibit a picture of human life, or to depict a series of grave or humorous actions of more than ordinary interest, tending toward some striking result. It is commonly designed to be spoken and represented by actors on the stage.

A series of real events invested with a dramatic unity and interest.

Dramatic composition and the literature pertaining to or illustrating it; dramatic literature.

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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 th

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The impending custody battle became a family drama of epic proportions.

The drama unfolded at the dinner table, with accusations flying like daggers.

The students' high school prom turned into an unexpected comedy-drama.

The political scandal quickly escalated into a national drama.