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Definition of Comedy
1. Noun. Light and humorous drama with a happy ending.
Specialized synonyms: Black Comedy, Commedia Dell'arte, Dark Comedy, Farce, Farce Comedy, Travesty, High Comedy, Low Comedy, Melodrama, Seriocomedy, Tragicomedy, Sitcom, Situation Comedy, Slapstick
Derivative terms: Comic, Comical
Antonyms: Tragedy
2. Noun. A comic incident or series of incidents.
Generic synonyms: Fun, Play, Sport
Derivative terms: Clown, Comic, Comical, Funny
Definition of Comedy
1. n. A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the ludicrous events or accidents of life; a play in which mirth predominates and the termination of the plot is happy; -- opposed to tragedy.
Definition of Comedy
1. Noun. ''archaic Greece.'' a choric song of celebration or revel ¹
2. Noun. ''ancient Greece.'' a light, amusing play with a happy ending ¹
3. Noun. ''medieval Europe.'' a narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., ''The Divine Comedy'') ¹
4. Noun. (drama) A dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone ¹
5. Noun. (drama) The genre of such works ¹
6. Noun. entertainment composed of jokes, satire, or humorous performance ¹
7. Noun. the art of composing comedy ¹
8. Noun. a humorous event ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Comedy
1. a humorous play, movie, or other work [n -DIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Comedy
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