dramedy

noun

Definition of dramedynext
as in comedy

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Recent Examples of dramedy The film, billed as a biographical dramedy, tells the story of a chaotic boardroom crisis at OpenAI in November 2023, when co-founder Altman was fired and then re-hired at the AI giant. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Taylor and Payne won the Golden Globe for Best Screenplay for About Schmidt, an existential dramedy whose stars Nicholson and Kathy Bates earned Oscar nominations. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 This sweet, tender dramedy isn’t exactly what fans (or foes) of Firstman’s earlier work might expect. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026 Of course, this is a big studio dramedy starring two of Hollywood’s most indelible romantic heroines. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dramedy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramedy
  1. comedy
  2. tragicomedy
  3. melodrama
  4. psychodrama
  5. musical
  6. tragedy
  7. musical comedy
Noun
  • This week’s episode is hosted by Shane Gillis, marking his third time hosting the NBC sketch comedy series since being fired as a cast member in 2019 over resurfaced racist and homophobic remarks.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Ackie didn’t only discuss horror, but also comedy during her appearance, including I Love Boosters.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of comedy
Noun
  • In Samuel Beckett's tragicomedy, two men wait beside a barren tree for someone called Godot who never arrives.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Schweiger is a German actor and filmmaker who debuted in the tragicomedy Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (1997).
    — Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of tragicomedy
Noun
  • That familiarity has certainly worked in the movie’s favor among some viewers, particularly those invested in its maximalist approach to both familial melodrama and semi-surreal scares.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The melodrama stars a roster of some of Brazil’s biggest screen stars, including Chay Suede, Letícia Colin, Tony Ramos and Antônio Fagundes.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of melodrama
Noun
  • The streamer dropped the first trailer for the teen psychodrama Monday.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Early loves his creation, enough to spin an entire psychodrama around her, one that will bring her high and low.
    — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of psychodrama
Noun
  • Alejandro Sanz‘s songs form the foundation of El Alma al Aire, a new musical that builds an original story inspired by his repertoire.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The titular musical is a recounting of the 9/11 terror attacks, with original music and cardboard Twin Towers ablaze.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of musical
Noun
  • There’s a slickness to the carnage that rubs uncomfortably against the film’s humanist ethos, rendering artificial (for all Shen Teng’s trembling and mouth-contorting labors) the horrific tragedies that befall its characters.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • After Monday’s tragedy prompted Six Flags Over Georgia to evacuate guests, a spokesperson said the amusement park will reopen Friday.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of tragedy
Noun
  • The musical comedy also stars Halle Bailey, Eisenberg and Bernadette Peters, with music and lyrics by Eisenberg.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Laura Benanti, one of today’s musical comedy all-stars, understands that human fallibility is at the root of genuine hilarity.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of musical comedy

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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramedy. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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