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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Those well-versed in cinematic tropes will know that these two are bound to spend time together outside of the dental office.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Anderson pulled inspiration from Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel, Vineland and the cinematic crusade mirrors the lofty character dynamics lifted from the immersive pages of the book.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson lobs a cinematic grenade in an unrelenting action-thriller.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Stocked with more than 1,700 of the greatest films from around the world, the Closet may offer more cinematic inspiration per square foot than any other place on the planet, right outside the doors to the Festival’s hub theater.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Anderson pulled inspiration from Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel, Vineland and the cinematic crusade mirrors the lofty character dynamics lifted from the immersive pages of the book.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson lobs a cinematic grenade in an unrelenting action-thriller.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Stocked with more than 1,700 of the greatest films from around the world, the Closet may offer more cinematic inspiration per square foot than any other place on the planet, right outside the doors to the Festival’s hub theater.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
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 24 Sep. 2025.
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