filmic
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of motion pictures.
a filmic adaptation of a novel.
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containing characteristics resembling those of motion pictures.
adjective
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of or relating to films or the cinema
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having characteristics that are suggestive of films or the cinema
Other Word Forms
- filmically adverb
Etymology
Origin of filmic
Example Sentences
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So we came up with this sort of filmic idea, this sort of rewind idea, that he’s almost editing his story.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024
"She's gone from being very pointy and childlike in drawing to very filmic," says Shelley Blond, the actress who voiced the original Lara.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024
Kenton Allen, an executive producer of “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” says the series is more filmic than other recent comedies — big and silly and physical.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024
Given my long-standing history with my father and his personal health, I thought that that might be something I would be willing to incorporate into my filmic storytelling.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2023
Low-key lighting casts intriguing shadows in the hall, and my filmic version of Phil turns to look at me, his twinkling green eyes catching mine.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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