antidramatic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

anti- +‎ dramatic

Adjective[edit]

antidramatic (comparative more antidramatic, superlative most antidramatic)

  1. Opposing or shunning the usual conventions of drama.
    • 1988 June 17, Fred Camper, “Wide West”, in Chicago Reader:
      In this film, the almost antidramatic construction and the lack of depth in the characters cause the viewer to focus on the imagery.