cinematic

adjective

cin·​e·​mat·​ic ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce cinematic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, suggestive of, or suitable for movies or the filming of movies
cinematic principles and techniques
cinematic special effects
2
: filmed and presented as a movie
cinematic fantasies
a cinematic adaptation of a novel
cinematically adverb

Examples of cinematic in a Sentence

a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
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Word History

Etymology

see cinema

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cinematic was in 1912

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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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