Definition

Related to movies or the film industry, often describing something that resembles the style or quality of a film.

Example

The director's use of lighting and sound created a truly cinematic experience for the audience.

Conversation

Did you see that new movie?

Yeah, it was so cinematic and visually stunning!

I agree! The way they captured the scenes was amazing.

Totally, it felt like I was watching a work of art.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cinematic → It is formed from "cinema" (from Greek "kinema", meaning movement) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "cinematic" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of motion pictures or film.

Memory Tip

Think of 'movement' ('kinema') when you remember that 'cinematic' relates to the art of film and motion pictures.

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