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Comedy
A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the ludicrous events or accidents of life; a play in which mirth predominates and the termination of the plot is happy; -- opposed to tragedy.
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Broader term 4
A composition, in prose or poetry, accommodated to action, and intended to exhibit a picture of human life, or to depict a series of grave or humorou…
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Sport; merriment; frolicsome amusement.
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To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.
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That which diverts, and makes mirth; pastime; amusement.
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Narrower term 3
To stuff with forcemeat; hence, to fill with mingled ingredients; to fill full; to stuff.
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A type of comedy involving exaggerated physical actions
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Disguised by dress so as to be ridiculous; travestied; -- applied to a book or shorter composition.
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Derivationally related 4
Relating to comedy, as distinct from tragedy.
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Relating to comedy, as distinct from tragedy.
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Relating to comedy.
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Relating to comedy.
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Synonym 1
The quality of being droll; sportive tricks; buffoonery; droll stories; comical gestures or manners.
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Antonym 2
A dramatic poem, composed in elevated style, representing a signal action performed by some person or persons, and having a fatal issue; that species…
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A dramatic poem, composed in elevated style, representing a signal action performed by some person or persons, and having a fatal issue; that species…
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