dramedy

American  

[drah-muh-dee, dram-uh‑] / ˈdrɑ mə di, ˈdræm ə‑ /

Or dramady

noun

plural

dramedies

1. a television program or series using both serious and comic subjects, usually without relying on conventional plots, laugh tracks, etc.

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dramedy British  

/ ˈdrɑːmɪdɪ /

noun

1. a television or film drama in which there are important elements of comedy

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Etymology

Origin of dramedy

Blend of drama and comedy

Example Sentences

That distinction was unmistakable at a recent screening of Forest Whitaker’s 1995 romantic dramedy “Waiting to Exhale” as part of a Cult Classics Cinema event at Inglewood’s Miracle Theater.

From Los Angeles Times

"Sentimental Value," the Norwegian family dramedy starring Stellan Skarsgard, earned a strong eight nominations and is also in the running.

From Barron's

This uncomfortably hilarious and cutting dramedy from Simón Mesa Soto addresses both artistic failure and how often creative fields expect voices from disadvantaged backgrounds to exploit their trauma for the edification of the bourgeoisie.

From Los Angeles Times

An Argentine dramedy about a gay man in his 30s still figuring himself out.

From Los Angeles Times

“Is This Thing On?” is that rarity: a perfectly worthy dramedy that sometimes feels off because it’s trying to cram two good movies into one.

From Los Angeles Times