dramedy

or dra·ma·dy

[ drah-muh-dee, dram-uh‑ ]

noun

, plural dra·me·dies.

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

When Alexander Payne’s wine-drenched dramedy “Sideways” first came out, Santa Ynez Valley didn’t have the luster of Napa or the breadth of the Russian River Valley.

From Los Angeles Times

“Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” is unusual, if not unique, in being a multi-camera comedy spun off from a single-camera dramedy spun off from a multi-camera comedy.

From Los Angeles Times

Jesse Eisenberg’s dramedy about reconciling with history, “A Real Pain,” and Chris Smith’s documentary on the long-running music group “Devo” premiered earlier in the year at Sundance.

From Los Angeles Times

Woon-A-Tai, who is Oji-Cree First Nations and Guyanese, was nominated for his first Emmy for the role of Bear Smallhill in the FX dramedy “Reservation Dogs,” which delves into the lives of young Native Americans in Oklahoma.

From Los Angeles Times

The endearing, bilingual dramedy marks Longoria’s first time acting in Spanish.

From Los Angeles Times