Synonyms for drama
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Forms
- Plural
- dramas → plays, stages, rockinesses…
Example sentences
- histrionics Americans are tired of Republicans' constant histrionics.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| drama | steady | |
| histrionics | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- play1
- 5 letters
- stage1
- 9 letters
- rockiness
- 11 letters
- histrionics4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (histrionics4 = 4 syllables).