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comedy
noun(com-e-dy)
a medieval narrative that ends happily
comedy
noun(com-e-dy)
a literary work written in a comic style or treating a comic theme
comedy
noun(com-e-dy)
a drama of light and amusing character and typically with a happy ending
comedy
noun(com-e-dy)
serious drama that has comic elements
comedy
noun phrase(com-e-dy)
comedy that satirically portrays the manners and fashions of a particular class or set
comedy
noun phrase(com-e-dy)
an event or series of events made ridiculous by the number of errors that were made throughout
comedy
noun(com-e-dy)
comedy employing subtle characterizations and witty dialogue
comedy
noun(com-e-dy)
comedy employing burlesque, horseplay, or the representation of low life
comedy
noun(com-e-dy)
musical
comedy
noun(com-e-dy)
a light, comic movie or other work whose plot focuses on the development of a romantic relationship; also : this style or genre of work —called also rom-com
comedy
noun(com-e-dy)
a radio or television comedy series that involves a continuing cast of characters in a succession of episodes

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