comedy

//ˈkɒmədi//
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Noun

comedySingular
comediesPlural
1

A form of entertainment, such as a play, film, or television program, that is designed to make people laugh and has a happy ending

We watched a romantic comedy last night.

2

The genre or style of dramatic or literary work characterized by humor and a lighthearted tone

Shakespeare wrote both tragedy and comedy throughout his career.

3

Something that is amusing or laughable, especially in an absurd or ironic way

The whole situation was a comedy of errors from start to finish.

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