What is a synonym for "cinematic"?

Common synonyms include: balletic, cut scene, dramatic, film, ham, hammy.

How do you pronounce "cinematic"?

Pronounced //sɪnəˈmætɪk//.

Cinematic

//sɪnəˈmætɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A cut scene.
"Is there a way to skip this long cinematic?"
2
Dated form of kinematic. alt-of, dated
3
A short film promoting a video game or franchise, often featuring its characters or universe

Adjective

1
Of or relating to the cinema.
2
Resembling a professional motion picture.
"Despite being shot on tiny budget, the student film looked incredibly cinematic."

Adjective

1
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the cinema wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

balletic cut scene dramatic film ham hammy

Example

More examples

"Some come to paint or sculpt; others want to examine the art of poetry and storytelling, while those with cinematic interests aspire to find a niche in New Mexico's thriving film business."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From cinema + -tic. Compare French cinématique.

Etymology 2

Variant of kinematic.

Related phrases

absolutely cinematic

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