dramedy

or dra·ma·dy

[ drah-muh-dee, dram-uh‑ ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural dra·me·dies.

a television program or series using both serious and comic subjects, usually without relying on conventional plots, laugh tracks, etc.

dramedy

/ ˈdrɑːmɪdɪ /

Origin of dramedy¹

Blend of drama and comedy

Origin of dramedy¹

C20: from dram ( a ) + ( com ) edy

The Netflix prison dramedy, with its binge-baiting release strategy, is engrossing in every sense of word.

His latest is the critically acclaimed dramedy Blue Jasmine, starring Cate Blanchett.

Oscar winner Susan Sarandon delivers a brilliant, heart-rending performance in the delightful dramedy Jeff, Who Lives at Home.

Episodes is a new tone of comedy for us as we have a lot more dramedy.

The network has been pushing its specific brand of dramedy programming (and action-comedies).

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