What is another word for Comedies?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒmədɪz] (IPA)

When it comes to the world of movies and literature, comedies are one of the most beloved genres. It's no wonder that there are so many synonyms for the word 'comedies'. A few of the synonyms for comedies include farce, humorous, lighthearted, situational, gags, and satirical. Farce is a type of comedy that emphasizes slapstick humor, while humor refers to any type of comedy that produces laughter. Lighthearted comedies are those that are fun and playful in nature. Situational comedies are those that rely heavily on physical comedy and the absurdity of situations. Gag comedies focus on the use of humorous dialogue and interactions. Satirical comedies are those that cleverly point out and mock the flaws or absurdities of society and politics.

What are the hypernyms for Comedies?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    genre, type of entertainment, type of literature, type of media, type of movie, type of performance, type of show.

Usage examples for Comedies

Lady Gregory's chief interest has been in peasant Comedies and folk-plays.
"Contemporary One-Act Plays Compiler: B. Roland Lewis"
Sir James M. Barrie George Middleton Althea Thurston Percy Mackaye Lady Augusta Gregor Eugene Pillot Anton Tchekov Bosworth Crocker Alfred Kreymborg Paul Greene Arthur Hopkins Paul Hervieu Jeannette Marks Oscar M. Wolff David Pinski Beulah Bornstead Herma
Schitzler, Arthur, Comedies of Words, Introduction by Pierre Loving.
"Contemporary One-Act Plays Compiler: B. Roland Lewis"
Sir James M. Barrie George Middleton Althea Thurston Percy Mackaye Lady Augusta Gregor Eugene Pillot Anton Tchekov Bosworth Crocker Alfred Kreymborg Paul Greene Arthur Hopkins Paul Hervieu Jeannette Marks Oscar M. Wolff David Pinski Beulah Bornstead Herma
In the modern Comedies of Italy we find certain characters speaking the provincial dialects of Naples, Bologna, and other districts.
"The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies"
Robert Gordon Latham

Famous quotes with Comedies

  • Comedies are something I'd be very interesting in doing.
    David Naughton

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