dramedy

noun

dra·​me·​dy ˈdrä-mə-dē 

ˈdra-

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

Examples of dramedy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pair also co-starred in the beloved mystery dramedy The Sheep Detectives (2026), with Jackman playing shepherd George Hardy and Stewart voicing a sheep named Sir Ritchfield. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2026

Giamatti can be seen next in the A24 dramedy The Debut, which made its world premiere at this year’s Telluride Film Festival; his performance already is gaining attention this award season. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

Disney+ and Hulu have greenlit a reboot of Ryan Murphy‘s famous (and infamous) musical dramedy series. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Disney+ and Hulu have greenlit a reboot of Ryan Murphy‘s musical dramedy about a high school glee club, according to multiple reports. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

blend of drama and comedy

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above