dramedy

noun

dra·me·dy ˈdrä-mə-dē

ˈdra-

Synonyms of dramedy

: a comedy (such as a film or television show) having dramatic moments

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Sally Field, who headlined the 1989 dramedy as M’Lynn Eatenton, shared a heartbreaking photo on Instagram following the death of the country icon, who played Truvy Jones in the film. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026 Starring Birbiglia, Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Kate Micucci, Tami Sagher and Chris Gethard, that critically acclaimed SXSW dramedy released in 2016. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 Other television credits include the legal dramedy Ally McBeal (2002) and the beloved sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2003–2005). — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Aug. 2026 Boon, best known for writing, directing and starring in 2008 French box office smash Welcome to the Sticks, had a starring turn in Emmanuel Poulain-Arnaud’s dramedy Regarde, released in French theaters last year. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dramedy

Word History

Etymology

blend of drama and comedy

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dramedy was in 1978

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