drama
/ˈdɹɑmə/ noun A1- A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue. · The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.
- 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. · After losing my job, having a car crash, and the big row with my neighbours, I don't need any more drama.
- 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.
Plural dramas
From the library
“Well,” said Beauchamp, “let them now say that drama is unnatural!”
“So,” added Madame de Villefort, constantly returning to her object, “the poisons of the Borgias, the Medicis, the Renées, the Ruggieris, and later, probably, that of Baron de Trenck, whose story has been so misused by modern drama and romance——”
“Because he is an actor in the drama.”
“Amusing, certainly,” replied the young man, “inasmuch as, instead of shedding tears as at the fictitious tale of woe produced at a theatre, you behold in a law-court a case of real and genuine distress—a drama of life.
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