dramedy

noun

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

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The jukebox musical dramedy won six Emmy Awards and four Golden Globes throughout its run from 2009 to 2015. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 The net said during its upfront presentation in May that Season 3 of Kathy Bates drama Matlock, Season 6 of supernatural comedy Ghosts and the series premiere of crime dramedy Einstein will bow in midseason. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 July 2026 Birney’s stage career in New York began in the 1970s, but his breakout film was Arthur Penn’s 1981 dramedy Four Friends. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 Pride, initially daunted by the project's legacy, aims to honor the original's warmth while evolving it into a modern dramedy for new generations. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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