Synonyms for

Comedy

Verb / ˈkɑ:mʌdi: / Another word for comedy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Comedy is a type of entertainment that is meant to make people laugh.

Synonyms & similar words

funniness drollery clowning tragedy humor fun amusement entertainment wit joke laughter satire farce parody spoof slapstick burlesque sitcom

Synonyms by register

Formal

humor wit satire farce

Informal

gag joke chucklefest hoot

Literary

mirth jest buffoonery

Antonyms

tragedy drama sorrow melancholy pathos grief sadness

Common collocations

  • stand-up comedy
  • dark comedy
  • romantic comedy
  • comedy show
  • comedy club
  • comedy film
  • comedy routine
  • comedy sketch

Word family

noun comedy
adjective comedic
adverb comedically

Usage note

Comedy refers to a genre of fiction intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter. It is often contrasted with tragedy.

Example sentences

  1. I love watching comedies because they make me laugh.
  2. The comedy show had a lot of funny jokes.
  3. My favorite type of comedy is stand-up.
  4. The play was a comedy and had a happy ending.
  5. We went to a comedy club and saw some great comedians.

Quotes

  • Laughter is the closest distance between two people. - Victor Borge
  • I think the best way to get a good night’s sleep is to work hard throughout the day. If you work hard and, of course, work out. - William H. McRaven
  • The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. - Mark Twain

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