1. of or relating to dramaturgy; concerning the art and technique of dramatic composition and theatrical production
Usage: formal; chiefly used in theater and literary criticism

Examples

• The director made several dramaturgical choices that enhanced the emotional impact of the final scene.
• Her dramaturgical analysis of Shakespeare's plays revealed new interpretations of character motivation.
• The dramaturgical structure of the play relies heavily on foreshadowing and irony.
• He studied dramaturgical theory to better understand how playwrights construct tension and conflict.
• The production's dramaturgical approach emphasized minimalist staging and symbolic props.
• Critics praised the dramaturgical innovations in the contemporary adaptation of the classic text.