dramedy

Or dra·ma·dy

[drah-muh-dee, dram-uh‑]

noun

plural

dramedies 

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

dramedy

/ ˈdrɑːmɪdɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dramedy¹

Blend of drama and comedy

Word History and Origins

Origin of dramedy¹

C20: from _dram ( _a ) + ( _com ) _edy

Example Sentences

Before we meet any characters in “The Family Stone,” Thomas Bezucha’s 2005 holiday dramedy about a close-knit extended family meeting their prodigal son’s uptight new girlfriend for the first time, a cellphone rings.

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HBO’s dramedy is a small show by any metric, but like many small things, it is exquisite and Hiller is a big reason why.

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The misguided fostering of such deeply felt companionship between the two new pals unravels in “Twinless,” a shrewdly constructed, heartrending dramedy that the multitalented Sweeney also wrote and directed with admirable originality.

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“Lurker” is a teeth-grittingly great dramedy that insists there’s more tension in the entourage of a mellow hipster than a king.

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Previously Emmy-nominated for writing for ‘Catastrophe,’ Delaney earned his first acting nod for playing the kinky, sensitive Neighbor Guy in FX’s acclaimed dramedy.

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