Drama — synonyms, definition

1. drama (Noun)

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drama (Noun) — (drama) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage. ex. "he wrote several dramas but only one was produced on Broadway"

drama (Noun) — An episode that is turbulent or highly emotional.

drama (Noun) — The literary genre of works intended for the theatre.

drama (Noun) — The quality of being arresting or highly emotional.

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