cinematic

adjective
UK: /ˌsɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/
US: /ˌsɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/

  1. Relating to movies or filmmaking; having qualities associated with motion pictures.

    1. The movie had a very cinematic feel.
    2. The director aimed for a cinematic experience, using wide shots and dramatic music.

  2. Resembling a film in scope, grandeur, or emotional impact.

    1. The sunset was so cinematic, it felt unreal.
    2. The novel's descriptive passages were so cinematic that I could easily visualize the scenes.

Synonyms

filmic theatrical

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cinematic" in English means: Relating to movies or filmmaking; having qualities associated with motion pictures., Resembling a film in scope, grandeur, or emotional impact..

The phonetic transcription of "cinematic" is /ˌsɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/ in British English and /ˌsɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cinematic": filmic, theatrical.

Example usage of "cinematic": "The movie had a very cinematic feel.". More examples on the page.