English Words Starting With D

• drakensberg

  nounC2
  /ˈdrɑːkənzbɜːɡ/A major mountain range in Southern Africa, primarily in South Africa and Lesotho.
• dralon

  nounLow
  /ˈdreɪlɒn/A brand name for a type of acrylic fiber used in textiles, especially for furnishings and carpets.
• dram

  nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow
  /dræm/A small unit of weight (chiefly historical), or a small amount of liquid, especially spirits.
• dram glass

  nounC1
  /ˈdræm ˌɡlɑːs/A small, stemmed glass traditionally used for measuring or drinking a dram (a small serving) of whisky or other spirits.
• drama

  nounB1
  /ˈdrɑː.mə/A play for theatre, radio, or television; a genre of narrative fiction intended to be more serious than humorous in tone.
• drama queen

  nounC1
  /ˌdrɑː.mə ˈkwiːn/A person (often female) who habitually responds to situations with exaggerated, overly theatrical, or emotional reactions, typically making minor problems seem like major crises.
• drama therapy

  nounC1
  /ˈdrɑːmə ˈθɛrəpi/A therapeutic method that uses drama and theatrical processes to facilitate psychological growth and healing.
• dramady

  nounC1-C2 / Low-Frequency Specialized Term
  /ˈdrɑː.mə.di/A television show, film, or play that seamlessly blends elements of drama and comedy.
• dramamine

  nounLow (specialist/context-dependent)
  /ˈdræm.ə.miːn/A brand-name medication for preventing and treating motion sickness.
• dramatic irony

  nounB2-C2
  /drəˌmætɪk ˈaɪrəni/A literary and dramatic device where the audience or reader possesses information or awareness that characters within the story do not, creating tension, suspense, or humor.
• dramatic monologue

  nounC1
  /drəˌmætɪk ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/A poem or speech in which a single character, who is not the poet, addresses a silent audience, revealing their inner thoughts, feelings, and situation.
• dramatic unities

  plural-nounC2
  /drəˌmætɪk ˈjuːnɪtiz/The three principles for dramatic structure (unity of action, time, and place), formalised by classical theorists.
• dramatics

  nounC1
  /drəˈmætɪks/The art or study of drama and acting.
• dramatis personae

  nounplural-nounC2
  /ˌdræm.ə.tɪs pəˈsəʊ.naɪ/The list of characters in a play, film, or other dramatic work.
• dramatist

  nounC1
  /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/A person who writes plays for the theatre.
• dramatization

  nounB2
  /ˌdræm.ə.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The process or result of adapting a narrative or factual account into a dramatic form suitable for performance, typically involving structured scenes, dialogue, and action.
• dramatize

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/To adapt a story or event into a dramatic form, such as a play, film, or television show.
• dramaturge

  nounLow
  /ˈdræmətɜːdʒ/A specialist in the theory and practice of dramatic composition and the structure of plays; someone who helps develop scripts, advises on dramatic structure, and researches historical and literary contexts for theatre productions.
• dramaturgy

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈdræm.əˌtɜː.dʒi/The theory and practice of dramatic composition and the structuring of plays.
• drambuie

  nounC2
  /dræmˈbuːi/A brand of sweet, golden-brown Scottish liqueur made from malt whisky, heather honey, herbs, and spices.

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