cinematic

American  

[sin-uh-mat-ik] / ˌsɪn əˈmæt ɪk /

adjective

1. having to do with movies, as either an industry or an art form.

   The book explores Andy Warhol's cinematic work, focusing on ten films in detail.

2. (of a movie) showing a high level of artistry; grand and visually impressive.

   This film is filled with sweeping, cinematic shots of the surrounding countryside, to the point where the setting almost becomes a third character.

3. having qualities or using techniques associated with good movies, such as drama, emotional intensity, visual or sonic artistry, epic narrative, etc..

   Poetic and strikingly cinematic, her exquisitely written novel illuminates the strange tightrope we are all walking in the radically altered landscape post-9/11.

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noun

1. (in a video game) a short video or scripted event scene between stages of interactive play, often to introduce a new level, develop a character, or advance the plot.

   This year's NHL game has a lot of the same animations, cinematics between faceoffs, commentary tracks, and graphics.

Other Word Forms

• cinematically adverb
• uncinematic adjective

Etymology

Origin of cinematic

cinemat(ograph) ( def. ) + -ic

Example Sentences

"We have taken some cinematic liberties, but our film stays very true to history."

From BBC

“The Oscar not only honors the excellence of the individual and their team, but also affirms the art of casting as a vital cinematic craft.”

From Los Angeles Times

The year before that, women-led stories had briefly reshaped India's global cinematic image, bringing accolades and new attention.

From BBC

In the US and Canada, the finale was given a full cinematic release in theatres.

From BBC

It’s far from “Wuthering Heights,” to be sure, but every bit as cinematic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• pictorial
• visual
• vivid