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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Unlike a lifetime achievement award, the Campari Passion for Film Award celebrates artistic vision and the drive to leave a lasting imprint on cinematic storytelling.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
Equal parts violent and intimate, the picture keeps the viewer in a constant state of agitation as Rowland’s cinematic strategy gradually shifts in subtle ways.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
The question mark hovering over director Nick Rowland’s cinematic adaptation is whether that nerve-jangling tension can be replicated and sustained onscreen.
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The film’s visuals flicker between NASA offices, quiet domestic spaces, and the wide, cinematic skies above.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
Equal parts violent and intimate, the picture keeps the viewer in a constant state of agitation as Rowland’s cinematic strategy gradually shifts in subtle ways.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
The question mark hovering over director Nick Rowland’s cinematic adaptation is whether that nerve-jangling tension can be replicated and sustained onscreen.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
The film’s visuals flicker between NASA offices, quiet domestic spaces, and the wide, cinematic skies above.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Aug. 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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