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Comedy: meaning, definitions and examples

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comedy

 

[ หˆkษ’m.ษ™.di ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

genre of film

Comedy is a genre of film that aims to entertain the audience and make them laugh. It often involves humorous situations, clever dialogue, and exaggerated characters. Comedies can range from light-hearted and family-friendly to dark and satirical.

Synonyms

funny, humor, laughter

Examples of usage

  • His favorite genre of film is comedy.
  • She enjoys watching romantic comedies.
  • The comedy movie had the audience laughing throughout.
  • The comedy show was a big hit with the viewers.
  • I appreciate the clever humor in this comedy film.
Context #2 | Noun

a funny event or situation

Comedy can also refer to a funny event or situation in real life. It is something that brings joy, laughter, and amusement to people. Often, comedies in real life involve unexpected twists, witty remarks, or comical mishaps.

Synonyms

amusement, funniness, humor

Examples of usage

  • The party was full of comedy as guests shared funny stories.
  • It was a comedy of errors trying to cook dinner without a recipe.
  • The comedy of the situation was not lost on anyone present.
  • His clumsiness turned the situation into a comedy.
  • The comedy of errors left everyone laughing.

Translations

Translations of the word "comedy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comรฉdia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เคฎเฅ‡เคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Komรถdie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komedi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะตะดั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komedia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒกใƒ‡ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comรฉdie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comedia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komedi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋ฏธ๋””

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆู…ูŠุฏูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komedie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komรฉdia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–œๅ‰ง (xวjรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komedija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gamanmynd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะตะดะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ (komedia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komediya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comedia

Etymology

The word 'comedy' originated from the Greek word 'komoidia', which means 'revelry, merrymaking'. In ancient Greece, comedy was one of the two main dramatic forms, along with tragedy. Comedies were designed to entertain and amuse the audience, often mocking social conventions and highlighting human follies. Over time, comedy has evolved into various subgenres, from slapstick to romantic comedy, but its core purpose remains the same - to bring joy and laughter to people's lives.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,628 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.