Docudrama — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈdä-kyə-ˌdrä-mə/ docu·dra·ma

Meaning & Definition of Docudrama

Docudrama (noun)

  1. a drama (as for television) dealing freely with historical events especially of a recent and controversial nature

Docudrama (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in documentary, featurette

    similar: animated cartoon, cartoon, documentary, feature, featurette, short, short subject, film, flick, flicker, motion picture, movie, moving picture, picture, silent, talkie, B movie, B picture, cofeature

  2. as in comedy, dramedy

    similar: comedy, comedy drama, dramedy, melodrama, monodrama, musical, musical comedy, psychodrama, tragedy, tragicomedy, interlude, playlet, magnum opus, opus, work, drama, dramatization, play, adaptation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Docudrama

The most common words with a similar meaning to Docudrama:

animated cartoon, cartoon, documentary, feature, featurette, short, short subject, film, flick, flicker, motion picture, movie, moving picture, picture, silent, talkie, B movie, B picture, cofeature, comedy, comedy drama, dramedy, melodrama, monodrama, musical, musical comedy, psychodrama, tragedy, tragicomedy, interlude, playlet, magnum opus, opus, work, drama, dramatization, play, adaptation

Origin & Etymology of Docudrama

documentary + drama

First known use: circa 1961

Frequently Asked Questions about Docudrama

What does "Docudrama" mean?

"Docudrama" means a drama (as for television) dealing freely with historical events especially of a recent and controversial nature. As a noun, it is defined as: a drama (as for television) dealing freely with historical events especially of a recent and controversial nature. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Docudrama"?

Other words for "Docudrama" include animated cartoon, cartoon, documentary, feature, featurette, short, short subject and film. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Docudrama" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Docudrama"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Docudrama". Common alternatives include animated cartoon, cartoon, documentary, feature, featurette, short, short subject, film, flick and flicker.

Is "Docudrama" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Docudrama" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Docudrama"?

"Docudrama" is pronounced /ˈdä-kyə-ˌdrä-mə/ and divided into syllables as docu·dra·ma.

What is the origin of the word "Docudrama"?

"Docudrama" comes from documentary + drama. First known use: circa 1961.

What is another word for "Docudrama" meaning "as in documentary, featurette"?

When "Docudrama" (noun) means as in documentary, featurette, synonyms include animated cartoon, cartoon, documentary, feature, featurette and short.

What is another word for "Docudrama" meaning "as in comedy, dramedy"?

When "Docudrama" (noun) means as in comedy, dramedy, synonyms include comedy, comedy drama, dramedy, melodrama, monodrama and musical.