comedy

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒmədi/
/ˈkɑmədi/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece.

2 Definition

A light, amusing play with a happy ending.

3 Definition

(Medieval Europe) A narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., The Divine Comedy).

4 Definition

A dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone.

5 Definition

The genre of such works.

6 Definition

Entertainment composed of jokes, satire, or humorous performance.

Example Sentences
  • Why would you be watching comedy when there are kids starving right now?
7 Definition

The art of composing comedy.

8 Definition

A humorous event.