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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There's original fare as well, such as an Italian rom-com and a heartwarming dramedy with Field, Lewis Pullman and an opinionated mollusk.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Variety has learned that Nora and Lilla Zuckerman are taking the helm of the procedural dramedy as co-showrunners and executive producers following the exit of Todd Harthan, who departed the show at the end of Season 2.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 May 2026
The network also has hourlong dramedy Best Medicine, which has been renewed for a second season, and is in active development on half-hour live-action comedy series, with a greenlight expected soon but not necessarily before the upfronts.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 May 2026
In a field of dramedy actors, Morgan would be a great jolt of pure comedy.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Variety has learned that Nora and Lilla Zuckerman are taking the helm of the procedural dramedy as co-showrunners and executive producers following the exit of Todd Harthan, who departed the show at the end of Season 2.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 May 2026
The network also has hourlong dramedy Best Medicine, which has been renewed for a second season, and is in active development on half-hour live-action comedy series, with a greenlight expected soon but not necessarily before the upfronts.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 May 2026
In a field of dramedy actors, Morgan would be a great jolt of pure comedy.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dramedy
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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