cinematic

adjective

cin·​e·​mat·​ic ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce cinematic (audio)
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
cinematically adverb

Examples of cinematic in a Sentence

a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
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Today, he is known for his cinematic storytelling, fashion-forward compositions, and thoughtful use of AI in art, but his journey began under the fluorescents of a national science lab. Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025 The projects, spanning various cinematic styles and languages, range in budget from 3 million euro to over 9 million euro ($3 million to $10 million). Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025 The song resurrects the romantic decadence of the early ’70s crooners — evoking icons like José José and Camilo Sesto — while infusing it with cool, sophisticated beats that feel intimate and cinematic. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025 Because his influences have been largely cinematic, the whole process has organically felt like an expansion of his unique gameplay. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cinematic

Word History

Etymology

see cinema

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cinematic was in 1912

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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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