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Definitions

comedy

[kom-i-dee] / ˈkɒm ɪ di /
NOUN
funny entertainment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
farce fun humor satire sitcom
STRONG
ball burlesque camp comicality drollery facetiousness funnies funniness grins hilarity hoopla humorousness interlude laughs merry-go-round picnic schtick slapstick takeoff travesty vaudeville witticism wittiness
WEAK
chaffing comic drama comicalness drollness field day fun and games gag show high camp high time jesting joking light entertainment send-up wisecracking
Antonyms
STRONGEST
sadness tragedy
STRONG
seriousness

Example Sentences

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While comedy is considered to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the country, it has not traditionally been one to receive guaranteed state support.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Fun lie: The titular characters in the 1997 comedy movie “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” claimed they invented the office staple to impress their former classmates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Ro Dodgson said comedy is "often based on risk" and clubs and promoters who are struggling financially are less able to take a chance on new acts.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Mirman voices middle child Gene Belcher in Fox’s animated comedy “Bob’s Burgers,” which is currently in its 16th season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Maddy wasn't distracted at all by the corny comedy.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.