1. in a sudden and striking way; to a great degree
2. in a way that relates to drama or theater
3. in an exaggerated or overly emotional manner

Examples

• The temperature dropped dramatically overnight.
• Sales increased dramatically after the new advertising campaign.
• She dramatically threw her hands up in frustration.
• The actor delivered his lines dramatically on stage.
• The landscape changed dramatically as we drove through the mountains.
• He dramatically announced his resignation at the meeting.
• The company’s profits fell dramatically last quarter.