comedy synonyms

comedy

n.

comic drama, burlesque, light entertainment; see drama 1, 2, parody.

Types of comedies include: high comedy, low comedy, satirical comedy, comedy of manners, musical comedy, situation comedy, sitcom, farce, skit, interlude, tragicomedy, play of wit, satire, travesty, burlesque; gag show*, laugh sensation*, slapstick*, funnies*.

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