Definition

This word describes something that is related to movies or has qualities similar to films.

Example

The director's style is very filmic, capturing the essence of classic cinema.

Conversation

Have you seen that new movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, it has such a filmic style to it, right?

Absolutely! The visuals reminded me of classic cinema.

I know! It really captures that filmic essence beautifully.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Filmic → It is formed from "film" (from Old English *filme*, meaning a thin layer or membrane) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to or related to). The word "filmic" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of films or movies.

Memory Tip

Think of 'film' as a thin layer that captures moving images, and '-ic' means related to. So, 'filmic' helps you remember that it pertains to the world of movies.

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