Cinematic Meaning

/sɪnəˈmætɪk/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjOf or relating to the cinema.

adjResembling a professional motion picture.

My game always crashes in the middle of the cinematic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sweeping landscapes created a truly ____ experience on screen.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The movie was a truly ____ masterpiece with several stunning views city.

From cinema + -tic. Compare French cinématique.

"When you talk about writing in games, some designers think you're speaking only about cinematics. Of all the ways to evoke emotion, however, cinematics are the least game-like portion of any game." — 2004, David Freeman, Creating Emotion in Games, New Riders, →ISBN, page 390:

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The sweeping landscapes created a truly ____ experience on screen.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The movie was a truly ____ masterpiece with several stunning views city.

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