Phrase Hound found 29 phrases and 9 compound words that contain comedy. The most common are listed below. Open comedy in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 29
- romantic comedyA genre of fiction, especially film, that presents love stories in a humorous and light-hearted way.
- stand-up comedycomedy performed on stage by a single comedian.
- comedy of errorsA comedy in which the humour is due to misinterpretations, mistaken identity, etc.
- black comedySynonym of black humor: A subgenre of comedy and satire that deals with subjects that are believed to be serious or controversial, such as death, divorce, drug abuse, etc.
- situation comedyAn episodic comedy radio or television program with a plot or storyline based around a particular humorous situation with the same set of characters.
- musical comedyA comic type of musical theater.
- comedy goldSomething that is very funny or humorous.
- Old ComedyThe first period of the Ancient Greek comedy, according to the canonical division by the Alexandrian grammarians, often involving political commentary and sexual innuendo, and typified by Aristophanes.
- sex comedyA genre of comedy film with sexual content or themes.
- comedy and tragedyThe genres of comedy and tragedy.
- Ealing comedyA genre of English comedy film, typically populist and satirical about life in post-WWII British society.
- dark comedySynonym of dark humor: A form of comedy that makes fun of human suffering.
- high comedyA type of comedy characterized by witty dialogue and satire, as opposed to lowbrow farce.
- physical comedyA form of comedy focused on manipulation of the body for a humorous effect.
- comedy dramaA genre of dramatic works that combines elements of comedy and drama.
- comedy maskA mask representing comedy.
- prop comedyA style of comedic performance in which common and/or unusual objects are used as physical aids to help achieve a humorous effect.
- comedy duoA double act (comic pairing).
- comedy of mannersA comic work that satirizes the manners and affectations of a social class, often represented by stock characters.
- comedy breastsA mould of naked breasts designed to be worn for comic effect.
- observational comedyA style of comedy based on observations about everyday life.
- sentimental comedyAn 18th-century dramatic genre in which middle-class protagonists triumphantly overcome a series of moral trials.
- cringe comedyA genre of comedy based around characters getting into socially awkward situations.
- improvisational comedyA form of improvisational theatre performed with little predetermination of subject matter and structure, but with interaction with the audience.
- screwball comedyA genre of motion picture or play where opposites are juxtaposed; characterized by snappy dialog, and a blend of sophistication and slapstick
Compound words 9
- comedienneA female comedian.
- warmedyA warm-hearted comedy targeted at a family audience.
- zomedySynonym of zom-com: A movie genre combining elements of zombie horror and comedy.
- comedistA writer of comedies.
- metacomedyA form of comedy that deals with comedy as its subject.
- telecomedyA television comedy show.
- anticomedyA form of comedy that deliberately avoids the typical conventions of comedy.
- docucomedyA comedy presented as though it were a documentary.
- noncomedyThat which is not comedy.