cinematic
adjective
cin·e·mat·ic
ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik 
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
Examples of cinematic in a Sentence
a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
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The view is sweeping, cinematic, almost unfairly beautiful.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
But there’s plenty to appreciate along the way, especially the extensive cinematic craftsmanship that’s gone into it.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Hadi’s exceptional attention gives cinematic identity to collective artisanal energy, to the life force of care and devotion that stands outside the agonies of politics, to the spirit that endures a regime and outlives it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Directed by Stephen Daldry and co-directed by Justin Martin, the play features a cast of 34 and expansive stagecraft that blends practical effects with cinematic storytelling.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
But there’s plenty to appreciate along the way, especially the extensive cinematic craftsmanship that’s gone into it.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Hadi’s exceptional attention gives cinematic identity to collective artisanal energy, to the life force of care and devotion that stands outside the agonies of politics, to the spirit that endures a regime and outlives it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Directed by Stephen Daldry and co-directed by Justin Martin, the play features a cast of 34 and expansive stagecraft that blends practical effects with cinematic storytelling.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cinematic
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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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