cinematic

adjective

cin·e·mat·ic ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik

: of, relating to, suggestive of, or suitable for movies or the filming of movies

cinematic principles and techniques

cinematic special effects

: filmed and presented as a movie

cinematic fantasies

a cinematic adaptation of a novel

cinematically

ˌsi-nə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Examples of cinematic in a Sentence

a director who has produced some great cinematic moments

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My Fault: London includes so many different cinematic elements between romance, action, rivalry, etc. —

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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025 Straight Circle is a mind-bending cinematic experience, masterfully combining action, comedy, and nail-biting drama. —

Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cinematic