Antidramatic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Opposing or shunning the usual conventions of drama.

    "In this film, the almost antidramatic construction and the lack of depth in the characters cause the viewer to focus on the imagery."

Example

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"In this film, the almost antidramatic construction and the lack of depth in the characters cause the viewer to focus on the imagery."

Etymology

From anti- + dramatic.

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