dramedy

noun

dra·​me·​dy ˈdrä-mə-dē How to pronounce dramedy (audio)
ˈdra-
: a comedy (such as a film or television show) having dramatic moments

Examples of dramedy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After being delayed because of last year's double Hollywood strikes, Luca Guadagnino's sporty love-triangle dramedy Challengers — starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist — swings into theaters. Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2024 Sandwiched in between this are a stellar batch of offerings including searing dramas, thought-provoking documentaries and even a romantic dramedy with two impossibly beautiful people snuggling up to each other. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dramedy 

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Word History

Etymology

blend of drama and comedy

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dramedy was in 1978

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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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