English Synonym Finder

comedy

Definitions

Professional entertainment consisting of jokes and satirical sketches, intended to make an audience laugh.

A dramatic work that is light and often humorous in tone, typically having a happy resolution.

The quality of being amusing or comical.

Examples

The stand-up comedy show had the entire audience laughing until they cried.

She has a natural talent for comedy and always knows how to lighten the mood.

Synonyms

humor farce wit slapstick satire entertainment drollery

Antonyms

tragedy drama seriousness pathos melancholy solemnity gloom