Definition of DRAMA

drama

Plural: dramas, dramata

Noun

  • 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."

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

drama, dramatic event, dramatic play, play

Scrabble Score: 8

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

Words With Friends Score: 9

drama is a valid Words With Friends word