Dramatised

/ˈdræm.ə.taɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Adapted or presented as a dramatic work; portrayed or expressed in an exaggerated theatrical manner.

Etymology

From dramatise plus -ed (past tense and participle suffix), creating the passive form of the verb.

Kelly Says

When a book is 'dramatised' for television, it means screenwriters have translated prose descriptions into visual scenes and dialogue—a fascinating process of converting one art form into another!

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