dramedy

or dra·ma·dy

[ drah-muh-dee, dram-uh‐ ]

/ ˈdrɑ mə di, ˈdræm ə‐ /

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noun, plural dra·me·dies.

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

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Origin of dramedy

Blend of drama and comedy

Words nearby dramedy

dramatization, dramatize, dramaturge, dramaturgy, Drambuie, dramedy, dram glass, Drammen, drammock, dram. pers., dramshop

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How to use dramedy in a sentence

The ensemble dramedy, Anderson’s first true anthology film, is star-studded as ever, with notable newcomers Chalamet and Elisabeth Moss joining returning regulars like Bill Murray and Tilda Swinton.
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Hollywood star Jane Levy made herself a household name for playing the titular role of Zoey Clarke in the NBC’s Emmy Award–winning and Golden Globe–nominated musical dramedy Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.
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The Netflix prison dramedy, with its binge-baiting release strategy, is engrossing in every sense of word.
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His latest is the critically acclaimed dramedy Blue Jasmine, starring Cate Blanchett.
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Oscar winner Susan Sarandon delivers a brilliant, heart-rending performance in the delightful dramedy Jeff, Who Lives at Home.
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Episodes is a new tone of comedy for us as we have a lot more dramedy.
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The network has been pushing its specific brand of dramedy programming (and action-comedies).
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British Dictionary definitions for dramedy

dramedy

/ (ˈdrɑːmɪdɪ) /

noun plural -dies

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

Word Origin for dramedy

C20: from dram (a) + (com) edy

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