dramatization (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌdræmətaɪˈzeɪʃən

Definition

The process of adapting a story, event, or non-dramatic work into a play, film, or television show.

Examples

• The film is a gripping dramatization of the events that led to the space mission.

• Critics praised the stage dramatization for capturing the emotional weight of the original novel.

• His account of the accident was more of a dramatization than a factual report.

Synonyms of dramatization

Words with a similar meaning to dramatization:

• adaptation
• reenactment
• staging
• theatricalization

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