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Genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous
Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television
Comedy
Genre of theatre, film, and television
Comedy drama, also known by the portmanteau dramedy, is a hybrid genre that combines elements of comedy and drama. In film, as well as scripted television
Comedy_drama
Genre of film that emphasizes humour
ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film, and it is derived from classical comedy in theatre. Some
Comedy_film
Film genre
Romantic comedy (commonly shortened to romcom or rom-com) is a sub-genre of comedy and romance fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines
Romantic_comedy
American cable and satellite television channel owned by Paramount Media Networks
Comedy Central is an American basic cable channel owned by the MTV Entertainment Group sub-division of the CBS Media Networks Corporation division of Paramount
Comedy_Central
Comedy style where the performer addresses the audience directly
Stand-up comedy is an art form that involves a stand-up comic and an audience. Comics perform on a stage and deliver humorous and satirical monologues
Stand-up_comedy
Broadcast genre; recurring cast comedy
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of
Sitcom
Comedic work based on taboo subject matter
humor, also known as black comedy, black humor, bleak comedy, dark comedy, gallows humor or morbid humor is a style of comedy that makes light of subject
Dark_humor
Series of short comedy scenes or vignettes
Sketch comedy comprises a series of short, amusing scenes or vignettes, called "sketches" or "skits", commonly between one and ten minutes long, performed
Sketch_comedy
Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri
The Divine Comedy (Italian: Divina Commedia) is an Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri, begun c. 1308 and completed c. 1321, shortly before the author's
Divine_Comedy
Topics referred to by the same term
The Comedy may refer to: Dante's Divine Comedy The Comedy (film), 2012 film directed by Rick Alverson The Comedy (album), a 1962 album by the Modern Jazz
The_Comedy
Television series
Comedy Central Roast is a series of celebrity roast specials that air on the American television channel Comedy Central. The first official Comedy Central
Comedy_Central_Roast
Genre in comedy
Sexual comedy (also known as sex comedy and erotic comedy) is a genre in which comedy is motivated by sexual situations and love affairs. Although "sexual
Sexual_comedy
Indian sitcom series
Comedy Circus is an Indian comedy show that aired on Sony Entertainment Television, where daily soap stars perform stand-up comedy. Paired with the "finest"
Comedy_Circus
Genre that combines elements of horror and comedy
Comedy horror (also called horror comedy) is a literary, television and film genre that combines elements of comedy and horror fiction. Comedy horror has
Comedy_horror
2025 event in Saudi Arabia
The Riyadh Comedy Festival (Arabic: مهرجان الرياض للكوميديا)[citation needed] was a Saudi Arabian government–sponsored comedy festival held from 26 September
Riyadh_Comedy_Festival
Chinese comedy has a long history that dates back to the Zhou Dynasty (1100 BC to 221 BC) when the aristocracy kept jesters in their homes. At that time
Chinese_comedy
Film and TV genre
Action comedy is a hybrid genre that combines elements of action fiction with comedy. While early action films feature stuntwork and humor, academic Cynthia
Action_comedy
Television genre
Television comedy is a category of broadcasting that has been present since the early days of entertainment media. While there are several genres of comedy, some
Television_comedy
Genre of radio programming
Radio comedy, or comedic radio programming, is a radio broadcast that may involve variety show, sitcom elements, sketches, and various types of comedy found
Radio_comedy
Genre of comedy film
Screwball comedy is a film subgenre of the romantic comedy genre that became popular during the Great Depression, beginning in the early 1930s and thriving
Screwball_comedy
US record chart published by Billboard
Comedy Albums is a Billboard chart that lists the "top-selling spoken word and musical comedy albums" each week, as ranked by sales data compiled by Nielsen
Comedy_Albums
William Shakespeare's comedic plays
categories: comedies, histories, and tragedies; and modern scholars recognise a fourth category, romance, to describe the specific types of comedy that appear
Shakespearean_comedy
Genre of silent film
Silent comedy is a style of film, related to but distinct from mime, developed to bring comedy into the medium of film during the silent film era (1900s–1920s)
Silent_comedy
2025 comedy film by Aco Tenriyagelli
Comedy Buddy (Indonesian: Suka Duka Tawa) is a 2025 comedy drama film directed by Aco Tenriyagelli in his directorial debut. It was written by Tenriyagelli
Comedy_Buddy
City comedy, also known as citizen comedy, is a genre of comedy in the English early modern theatre. Our Scene is London, 'cause we would make known, No
City_comedy
Subgenre of comedy
Cringe comedy is a subgenre of comedy that derives humor from social awkwardness, guilty pleasure, self-deprecation, idiosyncratic humor, and personal
Cringe_comedy
Australian television series
Australian comedy (or Australian humour) refers to the comedy and humour performed in or about Australia or by the people of Australia. Australian humour
Australian_comedy
1995 film
God's Comedy (Portuguese: A Comédia de Deus) is a 1995 comedy-drama film written, directed and starring João César Monteiro. It is the second entry in
God's_Comedy
Comedic genre
A roast is a form of insult comedy, originating in American humor, in which a specific individual, a guest of honor, is subjected to jokes at their expense
Roast_(comedy)
Play by William Shakespeare
The Comedy of Errors is one of William Shakespeare's earliest plays. It is his shortest and one of his most farcical comedies, with a major part of the
The_Comedy_of_Errors
American comedian and podcast host (born 1984)
1984) is an American comedian. Since 2013, he has hosted the stand-up comedy podcast Kill Tony, a showcase of professional and amateur comedians who
Tony_Hinchcliffe
Film genre
The comedy of remarriage is a subgenre of American comedy films of the 1930s and 1940s. At the time, the Production Code, also known as the Hays Code
Comedy_of_remarriage
1987 French film
Comedy! (French: Comédie !) is a 1987 French drama film written and directed by Jacques Doillon. The film was entered into the main competition at the
Comedy!
Comedy club in California, United States
The Comedy Store is an American comedy club opened in April 1972. It is located in West Hollywood, California, at 8433 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip
The_Comedy_Store
Classical Athenian comic playwright (c. 446 – c. 386 BC)
of his surviving plays belong to the genre of comic drama known as Old Comedy and are considered its most valuable examples. Aristophanes's plays were
Aristophanes
Topics referred to by the same term
Comedy may also refer to: Comedy (drama), in the performing arts Comedy album Comedy film Comedy music Radio comedy Sketch comedy Television comedy Humour
Comedy_(disambiguation)
Comedy genre
Physical comedy is a form of comedy focused on manipulation of the body for a humorous effect. It can include slapstick, clowning, mime, physical stunts
Physical_comedy
Form of humor based on the commonplace aspects of everyday life
Observational comedy is a form of humour based on commonplace aspects of everyday life, especially small details and shared experiences. In a typical observational
Observational_comedy
Fantasy novel by James Branch Cabell
Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice is a fantasy novel by American writer James Branch Cabell published in 1919. It is a humorous romp through a medieval cosmos
Jurgen:_A_Comedy_of_Justice
Comedy genre free from objectionable material
Clean comedy is a comedy genre that is generally free of ribaldry: explicitly sexual content, profanity, politically or racially controversial jokes, toilet
Clean_comedy
Indian Malayalam-language comedy cooking reality programme
Comedy Cooks is an Indian Malayalam-language comedy-based cooking competition show. It premiered on 18 April 2026 on Asianet and streaming on JioHotstar
Comedy_Cooks
Types of humor
example, deadpan comics often fall into observational comedy, or into black comedy or blue comedy to contrast the morbidity, or offensiveness of the joke
Comedic_genres
Colombian Comedy is comedy made in Colombia or by Colombians outside of Colombia. Although Colombia does not have a tradition of comedy and comedians
Colombian_comedy
British television channel launched in 2020 by Sky
first dedicated full-time comedy station in Sky's channel portfolio since the closure of The Comedy Channel in 1992. Sky Comedy predominantly broadcasts
Sky_Comedy
Realistic, satirical genre of English literature
English literature, the term comedy of manners (also anti-sentimental comedy) describes a genre of realistic, satirical comedy that questions and comments
Comedy_of_manners
American comedian and actor (1940–2005)
for the Mel Brooks satirical western comedy film Blazing Saddles (1974). As an actor, he starred mainly in comedies. He gained acclaim for his collaborations
Richard_Pryor
Comedic subgenre of fantasy
Fantasy comedy, also called comic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy that is primarily humorous in intent and tone. Typically set in imaginary worlds, fantasy
Fantasy_comedy
Genre of ancient Greek literature
Ancient Greek comedy (Ancient Greek: κωμῳδία, romanized: kōmōidía) was one of the final three principal dramatic forms in the theatre of classical Greece;
Ancient_Greek_comedy
Internet sketch comedy group
Derrick Comedy was an Internet sketch comedy group from New York University. Their YouTube channel, where the group posted videos from 2006 to 2010, has
Derrick_Comedy
Genre of dramatic comedy
The comedy of humours is a genre of dramatic comedy that focuses on a character or range of characters, each of whom exhibits overriding traits or 'humours'
Comedy_of_humours
Topics referred to by the same term
(The) King of Comedy may refer to: Jerry Lewis (1926–2017), American comedian, actor, writer and director, nicknamed for his role in the 1982 Martin Scorsese
The_King_of_Comedy
Pair of masks representing the performing arts
The comedy and tragedy masks, also known as the drama masks, are a pair of masks, one crying and one laughing, that have widely come to represent the performing
Comedy_and_tragedy_masks
Canadian comedian and actor (born 1987)
in the Channel 4/Netflix comedy series Feel Good. They received a nomination for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for their work
Mae_Martin
American stand-up comedian (1937–2008)
stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author. He was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, English, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects
George_Carlin
American actress and producer (born 1984)
comedian, writer, and producer. She began performing improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. After graduating from New York
Aubrey_Plaza
Short humorous story, play, song, opera, etc.
Schwank from other forms of comedy: Schwank delivers light, harmless, carefree humor, which distinguishes it from comedy, which ridicules something; from
Schwank_(comedy)
American podcaster and comedian (born 1967)
since 2020. Rogan was born in Newark, New Jersey, and began his career in comedy in 1988 in the Boston area. After relocating to Los Angeles in 1994, he
Joe_Rogan
Scottish writer, actor and comedian (born 1989)
drama series Baby Reindeer, which was based on his eponymous one-man dark comedy show. Gadd won three Primetime Emmy Awards for writing, producing, and acting
Richard_Gadd
American actress (born 1958)
Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series as well and won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2003. She also played the
Patricia_Heaton
Rock music that is comedic
Comedy rock is a genre of rock music that is comedic in nature. It is often mixed with satire or irony. Early American examples include Stan Freberg, who
Comedy_rock
Comedy club in New York City
The Comedy Cellar is a comedy club in Manhattan where stand-up comics perform; it is sometimes referred to as the "Harvard of comedy clubs". It was founded
Comedy_Cellar
Style of comedy
exaggerated physical activity that exceeds the boundaries of normal physical comedy, which may involve both intentional violence and violence by mishap, often
Slapstick
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up romantic comedy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Romantic comedy is a genre that blends romance and comedy. Romantic Comedy may also refer to:
Romantic_Comedy
American actor, comedian, singer, and musician (born 1969)
comedian, singer, and musician. He has played leading roles in family and comedy films, in addition to his voice work in animated features. His accolades
Jack_Black
Improvisational comedy podcast
Comedy Bang! Bang! is a comedy podcast which began airing as a radio show on May 1, 2009. It is hosted by writer and comedian Scott Aukerman, best known
Comedy_Bang!_Bang!
American comedian (born 1973)
debuted his comedy album in 2010, his half-hour television special in 2016 and his hour-long TV special in 2018. Siddiq was the winner of Comedy Central's
Ali_Siddiq
Topics referred to by the same term
Black comedy or Black Comedy may also refer to: Black Comedy (play), by Peter Shaffer, 1965 Black Comedy (TV series), an Australian sketch comedy series
Black_comedy_(disambiguation)
English comedian (born 1985)
characters within his stand-up comedy, which is characterised by frequent callback jokes, offbeat observational comedy and overarching stories. He has
James_Acaster
1975 British television series
Comedy Premiere was a British television comedy series which aired in 1975. It was an anthology of six sitcom pilots. It was produced by Associated Television
Comedy_Premiere
American comedian and actor (born 1979)
comedy competitions, Hart had his first breakthrough when Judd Apatow cast him in a recurring role on the TV series Undeclared (2001). Hart's comedic
Kevin_Hart
Theatrical genre intended to make an audience laugh
Comedy is a genre of dramatic performance having a light or humorous tone that depicts amusing incidents and in which the characters ultimately triumph
Comedy_(drama)
Canadian comedian (1959–2021)
shows, where he developed a reputation for his chaotic yet understated comedic style. His appearances on Conan O'Brien's and David Letterman's programs
Norm_Macdonald
American actor and musician (born 1980)
Culkin earned recognition for playing Kevin McCallister in the Christmas comedy Home Alone (1990), and reprised the role in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Macaulay_Culkin
American comedian, writer and actor (born 1995)
American comedian, writer and actor. He is best known for his work with the comedy trio Please Don't Destroy, particularly for its shorts created for Saturday
Ben_Marshall_(comedian)
American actress (born 1971)
Musical or Comedy. For her guest role in the NBC sitcom Friends (2002–2003), she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Christina_Applegate
2013 American satirical sketch comedy film
Inappropriate Comedy (stylized as inAPPropriate Comedy) is a 2013 American satirical sketch comedy film directed by Vince Offer. It stars Ari Shaffir (who
Inappropriate_Comedy
American actor and filmmaker (born 1979)
The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016). He directed and starred in the comedy-drama films Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (2009), The Hollars (2016)
John_Krasinski
American stand-up comedian (born 1965)
"Roastmaster General" for his insult comedy, his multiple appearances at celebrity roasts held by the New York Friars Club, the Comedy Central Roast television series
Jeff_Ross
American stand-up comedian and actor
stand-up comedian and actor. Best known for his stand-up comedy, Maniscalco has released seven comedy specials. He has also had supporting acting roles in
Sebastian_Maniscalco
Canadian and American actor (born 1962)
energetic slapstick performances, he is regarded as one of the most prominent comedic actors of his generation. He has received two Golden Globe Awards, in addition
Jim_Carrey
American comedian and actor (1957–2008)
Hughley as one of the "Big Four" comedians in the film The Original Kings of Comedy. After briefly hosting the HBO show Midnight Mac, Mac appeared in several
Bernie_Mac
American comedian and actor
American comedian and actor. He is a senior correspondent and rotating host on Comedy Central's The Daily Show, and he created and starred in the sitcom Ronny
Ronny_Chieng
American actress (born 1945)
and singer. She achieved stardom and acclaim for playing lighthearted comedic roles in film and television. In a career spanning six decades, she has
Goldie_Hawn
British comedian and actor (born 1962)
activist. Her comedic style takes the form of what appears to the audience as rambling whimsical monologues. Izzard's stand-up comedy tours have included
Eddie_Izzard
Comedy genre
Insult comedy is a comedy genre in which the act consists mainly of offensive insults, usually directed at the audience or other performers. Typical targets
Insult_comedy
18th century English dramatic genre
Sentimental comedy is an 18th-century dramatic genre which sprang up as a reaction to the immoral tone of English Restoration plays. In sentimental comedies, middle-class
Sentimental_comedy
American actress (born 1976)
(2000–2002), Karen Filippelli on the NBC comedy series The Office (2006–2009; 2011), Ann Perkins on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
Rashida_Jones
American comedian and actor (born 1969)
stand-up comedy in 1988, and released his first comedy album 222 (Live & Uncut) in 2003. He has been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
Patton_Oswalt
English actor, comedian, and writer (born 1955)
English actor, comedian, and writer. He first gained success on the sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982), before going on to play the
Rowan_Atkinson
American actor (born 1973)
the drama film The Butler (2013), Tom Wachowski in the action-adventure comedy film series Sonic the Hedgehog (2020–present) and reprised his role as Cyclops
James_Marsden
English comedian and actor (born 1939)
on The Frost Report. In the late 1960s, he cofounded Monty Python, the comedy troupe responsible for the sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus. Along
John_Cleese
American actress (born 1985)
cult classic teen comedy Mean Girls. She found further success with leading roles in the musical Mamma Mia! (2008), the horror comedy Jennifer's Body (2009)
Amanda_Seyfried
American comedy and humor award
Animated Comedy Film Comedy Actor - Film Comedy Actress - Film Comedy Screenplay Comedy Director - Film Comedy Series Comedy Actor - Television Comedy Actress
The_Comedy_Awards
Madrigal comedy is a term for a kind of entertainment music of the late 16th century in Italy, in which groups of related, generally a cappella madrigals
Madrigal_comedy
Lists of comedies cover comedy performances in different media and genres. Lists of comedy films List of comedy television series List of comedy-drama television
Lists_of_comedies
Canadian-American actor (1948–1998)
covers for bands including Poco and America. In 1975, Hartman joined the comedy group the Groundlings, where he helped Paul Reubens develop his character
Phil_Hartman
Works intended to provoke laughter without intellectual or other motives
Low comedy, or lowbrow humor, is a type of comedy that is a form of popular entertainment without any primary purpose other than to create laughter through
Low_comedy
British television series
Heroes of Comedy is a British television series, produced by Thames Television, and broadcast on Channel 4, which devotes each episode to a legend of British
Heroes_of_Comedy
American actor and comedian (born 1971)
He made his debut in 1992 as a stand-up performer on the HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam, where he frequently appeared on the show during the 1990s
Chris_Tucker
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F: Ameaning bringer of joy. In the Divine Comedy, Beatrice was Dante's guide through Paradise,...
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F: Ameaning bringer of joy. In the Divine Comedy, Beatrice was Dante's guide through Paradise,...
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Shakespearean
The Comedy of Errors' Adriana's servant.
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The Comedy of Errors' Father to the twin brothers Antipholus of Ephesus, and Antipholus of Syracuse.
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Enduring. The poet Dante Alighieri wrote The Divine Comedy with its graphic description of...
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The Comedy of Errors' Duke of Ephesus.
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The Comedy of Errors' A merchant of Syracuse.
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F: Ameaning bringer of joy. In the Divine Comedy, Beatrice was Dante's guide through Paradise,...
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The Comedy of Errors' Twin brothers, both named Antipholus, sons to Aemelia and Aegion....
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F: Ameaning bringer of joy. In the Divine Comedy, Beatrice was Dante's guide through Paradise,...
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F: Ameaning bringer of joy. In the Divine Comedy, Beatrice was Dante's guide through Paradise,...
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Enduring. The poet Dante Alighieri wrote The Divine Comedy with its graphic description of...
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The Comedy of Errors' A merchant.
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Make fun, Comedy
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The Comedy of Errors' Twin brothers, both named Dromio, attendants on the twin Antipholuses....
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Enduring. The poet Dante Alighieri wrote The Divine Comedy with its graphic description of...
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F: Ameaning bringer of joy. In the Divine Comedy, Beatrice was Dante's guide through Paradise,...
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Funny, Comedy
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, Priestess of Astarte.
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Accomplishment; Attainment
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One who won beauty
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, bitter, or, their rebellion.
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First and unique
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Fighting chief; fierce. The fierce Gryphon of Greek mythology and medieval legend was a creature...
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Starting letters of big priest of swaminarayan sampradai
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Worshipped
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Wish, Desire, Aspiration
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Brave; Powerful
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n.
A ridiculous character, or an old dotard, in the Italian comedy; also, a buffoon in pantomimes.
a.
Of or pertaining to Thalia; hence, of or pertaining to comedy; comic.
a.
Partaking of the nature of, or combining, tragedy, comedy, and pastoral poetry.
n.
The shoe worn by actors of comedy in ancient Greece and Rome, -- used as a symbol of comedy, or of the comic drama, as distinguished from tragedy, which is symbolized by the buskin.
n.
A theatrical piece, usually a comedy, the dialogue of which is intermingled with light or satirical songs, set to familiar airs.
n.
The final event in a romance or a dramatic piece; a denouement, as a death in a tragedy, or a marriage in a comedy.
v. t.
To act or perform (a play); to represent in music action; as, to play a comedy; also, to act in the character of; to represent by acting; to simulate; to behave like; as, to play King Lear; to play the woman.
a.
Relating to comedy, as distinct from tragedy.
n.
A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy.
n.
A personage in the old Italian comedy (derived from Spain) characterized by great boastfulness and poltroonery; hence, a person of like characteristics; a buffoon.
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The representation or exhibition of a comedy or tragedy; as, he attends ever play.
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A dramatic composition; a comedy or tragedy; a composition in which characters are represented by dialogue and action.
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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.
a.
Of or pertaining to tragi-comedy; partaking of grave and comic scenes.
a.
Relating to comedy.
n.
A kind of drama representing some action in which serious and comic scenes are blended; a composition partaking of the nature both of tragedy and comedy.
pl.
of Comedy
n.
That one of the nine Muses who presided over comedy.
v. t.
A low style of comedy; a dramatic composition marked by low humor, generally written with little regard to regularity or method, and abounding with ludicrous incidents and expressions.
n.
A buffoon, dressed in party-colored clothes, who plays tricks, often without speaking, to divert the bystanders or an audience; a merry-andrew; originally, a droll rogue of Italian comedy.