drama

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   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.

2. 2
   noun

   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.

3. 3
   noun

   the quality of being arresting or highly emotional

4. 4
   noun

   the literary genre of works intended for the theater

5. 5
   noun

   a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

6. 6
   noun

   an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional

7. 7
   noun

   Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.

8. 8
   noun

   Theatrical plays in general.

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek δρᾰ́ω (drắō) Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Ancient Greek -μᾰ (-mă) Ancient Greek δρᾶμᾰ (drâmă)bor. Late Latin drāmabor. English drama From Late Latin drāma, from Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drâma, “an act, a theatrical act, a play”), from δράω (dráō, “to act, to take action, to achieve”). Doublet of dorama.