Dramatic Vocabulary

verb to ask urgently or fervently; to implore

• I beseech you to consider the implications of your decision before proceeding.
• I beseech you, please don't make the same mistake again.
• I'm beggin' ya, don't do it!
• The flowers beseeched the sun to come out and shine on them.

verb To suddenly start or break out with force or noise

• The singer burst out in a powerful aria that captivated the audience.
• I couldn't help but burst out laughing at the ridiculous joke.
• When she saw the surprise party, she burst out with excitement.
• Emotions can sometimes burst out unexpectedly, like a dam breaking.

adjective describing or relating to the most intense or exciting part of something

• The climactic moment of the play was when the main character revealed their true identity.
• The climactic scene in the movie had everyone on the edge of their seats.
• The party reached its climactic point when the DJ played everyone's favorite song.
• The climactic battle between good and evil was a metaphor for the internal struggle we all face.

verb to represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it actually is

adjective representing something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it actually is

• The news report was filled with exaggerated claims about the company's financial situation.
• She always tells exaggerated stories to make them more interesting.
• He totally exaggerated his skills on his resume.
• Her fear of spiders was so exaggerated that she screamed at the sight of a tiny spider.

adjective Frenzied is an adjective that describes something as frantic, wild, or out of control.

• The frenzied crowd rushed towards the stage as soon as the concert began.
• The frenzied shoppers were all trying to grab the last item on sale.
• The party was so frenzied, it was lit!
• His mind was in a frenzied state as he tried to juggle multiple tasks at once.

noun a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise

verb to inhale suddenly and with effort, as if from surprise or exertion

• She let out a gasp of surprise when she saw the final result of the experiment.
• I couldn't help but gasp when I saw how much food he could eat in one sitting.
• When she walked into the party, everyone just gasped at how amazing she looked.
• The beauty of the sunset made me gasp in awe at the wonders of nature.

adjective causing great excitement or interest; very good or impressive

• The orchestra delivered a sensational performance at the concert last night.
• The new restaurant in town has been getting sensational reviews.
• That movie was absolutely sensational, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
• Her painting was a sensational explosion of colors and emotions.

noun a harsh or hoarse cry or yelp

• The professor was interrupted by a loud yawp from the back of the classroom.
• I couldn't help but let out a yawp of excitement when I saw my favorite band live.
• The comedian's joke was so funny, it made the whole audience yawp with laughter.
• The sound of the wind through the trees seemed to yawp a haunting melody.

noun a farewell or goodbye

• As the ceremony came to a close, the guests bid their adieus to the newlyweds.
• After the party, we all said our adieus and went our separate ways.
• We exchanged quick adieus before heading out for the night.
• The end of summer always feels like saying adieus to warm weather and lazy days.