dramedy

noun

dra·​me·​dy ˈdrä-mə-dē How to pronounce dramedy (audio)
ˈdra-
: a comedy (such as a film or television show) having dramatic moments

Examples of dramedy in a Sentence

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Recently bringing its acclaimed HBO dramedy Somebody Somewhere to an end after three seasons, the company’s other recent credits include The Creep Tapes, starring Mark Duplass, for Shudder; American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders for Netflix; and Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal for Hulu. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024 Netflix dropped the trailer for season two of the streamer’s hit dramedy XO, Kitty Tuesday morning. Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024 In the new dramedy, Adams explores the shadows of new motherhood playing an unmoored character simply named Mother, who is battling an imploded sense of self after welcoming her first child. Andrea Mandell, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024 Suncoast Nico Parker, daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker, steps out of her famous parents’ shadows and shines in this coming-of-age dramedy. Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dramedy 

Word History

Etymology

blend of drama and comedy

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dramedy was in 1978

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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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