cinematic
adjective
cin·e·mat·ic
ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik 
1
: of, relating to, suggestive of, or suitable for movies or the filming of movies
cinematic principles and techniques
cinematic special effects
2
: filmed and presented as a movie
cinematic fantasies
a cinematic adaptation of a novel
Examples of cinematic in a Sentence
a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
Donations may be made in his name to support the restoration and preservation of cinematic arts at the Margaret Herrick Library.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
The public domain is, in a way, the great cinematic universe in the sky — the final resting place for all intellectual property where characters from all walks of life are legally allowed to encounter one another.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Home theaters with plush seating, advanced sound systems, and 4K projection screens provide a cinematic experience.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cinematic
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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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