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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescommedia drammatica
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kommedia drammatika
"Il film è una commedia drammatica che fa riflettere."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A television program, film, or theatrical work that combines elements of both drama and comedy.
"The new television series is a witty dramedy that explores the complexities of modern family life." - 2
A style or genre characterized by a simultaneous presence of serious emotional situations and humorous moments.
"Her latest novel falls neatly into the genre of dramedy, touching upon grief with unexpected flashes of humor."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
A portmanteau coined in late 20th-century American television culture, combining the words 'drama' and 'comedy'. It emerged in the 1980s to describe a specific genre of television programming and film that successfully blends serious, dramatic narrative elements with lighthearted, comedic tones.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Dramedy"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Dramedy" is said worldwide
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comédie dramatique
Transliteration: komedi dramatik
"Cette série télévisée est une comédie dramatique captivante."
Dramedy
Transliteration: Dramedy
"Die neue Fernsehserie ist eine gelungene Dramedy."
commedia drammatica
Transliteration: kommedia drammatika
"Il film è una commedia drammatica che fa riflettere."
comedia dramática
Transliteration: komedia dramatika
"Me encantan las series que mezclan drama y comedia."
comédia dramática
Transliteration: komedia dramatika
"Aquele programa de televisão é uma comédia dramática excelente."
ड्रामेडी
Transliteration: dramedi
"यह नया शो एक बेहतरीन्रामेडी है।"
悲喜剧
Transliteration: bēi xǐ jù
"这部电视剧是一部融合了幽默与严肃主题的悲喜剧。"
휴먼 코미디
Transliteration: hyumon komidi
"그 드라마는 웃음과 감동을 동시에 주는 휴먼 코미디이다."
コメディドラマ
Transliteration: komedi dorama
"そのテレビ番組は笑いと涙があるコメディドラマです。"
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