dramedy
noun
dra·me·dy
ˈdrä-mə-dē 
ˈdra-
: a comedy (such as a film or television show) having dramatic moments
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By telling a relatively straightforward story that blends real people from the era of the Gotti Mafia family with imagined characters, Martin Scorsese's dramedy biopic about a kid who falls in love with the gangster life is as even-keeled as anything the director has made.
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Up next, Whelan will star opposite James Franco in the road-trip dramedy Love Meets in the Sunshine.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 June 2026
There are just enough references to Greek mythology to suggest greater themes of acceptance and morality, but, in the end, Summer Lovers is purely a romantic dramedy that is a lighthearted and steamy watch to start your summer.
—Air Mail, 6 June 2026
During her time on set of the ABC dramedy, Longoria learned crucial career lessons.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 31 May 2026
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Up next, Whelan will star opposite James Franco in the road-trip dramedy Love Meets in the Sunshine.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 June 2026
There are just enough references to Greek mythology to suggest greater themes of acceptance and morality, but, in the end, Summer Lovers is purely a romantic dramedy that is a lighthearted and steamy watch to start your summer.
—Air Mail, 6 June 2026
During her time on set of the ABC dramedy, Longoria learned crucial career lessons.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 31 May 2026
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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