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

Recent Examples on the Web That’s the premise of this dramedy starring Bobby Cannavale as comedian Max Bernal and his real-life love Rose Byrne as his ex wife. Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 Ultimately, this is a big, busy dramedy that is too sprawling. Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for dramedy 

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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 16 May. 2024.

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