The Collaborative International Dictionary
Dramatic \Dra*mat"ic\ (dr[.a]*m[a^]t"[i^]k), Dramatical \Dra*mat"ic*al\ (dr[.a]*m[a^]t"[i^]*kal), a. [Gr. dramatiko`s, fr. dra^ma: cf. F. dramatique.] Of or pertaining to the drama; as, dramatic arts. [WordNet sense 3]
2. suitable to or characteristic of or having the qualities of, a drama; theatrical; as, a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape; a dramatic rescue at sea. Opposite of undramatic. [WordNet sense 1] [Narrower terms: melodramatic; awe-inspiring, spectacular]
The emperor . . . performed his part with much
dramatic effect.
--Motley.
3. striking in appearance or effect; vivid; having a thrilling effect; as, a dramatic sunset; a dramatic pause.
Syn: spectacular, striking.
4. (Music) marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style; -- of a singer or singing voice; as, a dramatic tenor; a dramatic soprano. Contrasted to lyric. [WordNet sense 4]
Wiktionary
a. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of drama or the theatre.
Usage examples of "dramatical".
But no doubt you mean it in the dramatical sense: can you not say peripety in English?
In his own Grace Abounding there are meditations of terror quite worthy to stand beside the most terrible things of that kind that ever were written, as also in many others of our author's dramatical and homiletical books.