English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κ�μ�δία (komodia) "theatrical act that amuses", from κ�μο� (komos) "entertaiment, merriment" + �δή (ode) "lyric song".
Noun
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- archaic Greece. a choric song of celebration or revel
- ancient Greece. a light, amusing play with a happy ending
- medieval Europe. a narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., The Divine Comedy)
- a dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone
- the genre of such works
- entertainment composed of jokes, satire, or humorous performance
- the art of composing comedy
- a humorous event
Antonyms
drama
tragedy
Derived terms
comedic
comedically
comedy of errors
situation comedy, sitcom
comic
Related terms
comic
Translations
Hebrew: ק����� (qomedia) f (2,4,5)
Norwegian: komedie
Novial: komedie
Polish: komedia f (1,3,4), kabaret m (2)
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