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Comedy (Noun)

Meaning 1

Light and humorous drama with a happy ending.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The play was a comedy that left the audience laughing and feeling uplifted.
  • Her favorite type of movie was a romantic comedy with a happy ending.
  • The comedy club downtown was known for its hilarious stand-up comedians.
  • The comedy of errors that ensued after the wedding ceremony had everyone in stitches.
  • The comedy troupe's latest show was a hilarious parody of modern life.

Antonyms

  • Tragedy

Hyponyms

  • Travesty
  • Tragicomedy
  • Sitcom
  • Farce Comedy

Related Words

  • Comic (adjective)
  • Comical (adjective)

Meaning 2

A comic incident or series of incidents.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The comedy of errors that ensued after the wrong wedding cake was delivered had everyone in stitches.
  • The comedy of the situation was not lost on the passengers who watched as the hapless tourist tried to navigate the busy streets.
  • The comedy that unfolded on the stage was a result of the actors' improvisational skills and quick thinking.
  • The comedy of the situation was heightened by the fact that the usually serious politician was the one who had accidentally locked himself in the bathroom.
  • The comedy that ensued when the fire alarm went off during the school play was a welcome relief from the usual seriousness of the event.

Synonyms

  • Clowning
  • Funniness
  • Drollery

Hypernyms

  • Fun
  • Play

Related Words

  • Comic (adjective)
  • Comical (adjective)
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