| 1. adapt for theatrical presentation; exaggerate; add details to, embellish (also dramatise). dramatizedrama*tize , v. t. [imp. & p. p. dramatized ; p. pr. & vb. n. dramatizing .] [cf. f. dramatiser.] to compose in the form of the drama; to represent in a drama; to adapt to dramatic representation; as, to dramatize a novel, or an historical episode. they dramatized tyranny for public execration |
| 2. To compose in the form of the drama; to represent in a drama; to adapt to dramatic representation; as, to dramatize a novel, or an historical episode. represent something in a dramatic manner; 'These events dramatize the lack of social responsibility among today's youth' put into dramatic form; 'adopt a book for a screenplay' |
