comedies

Meanings

• noun

  Plays that aim to entertain audiences through humor.

  - "The comedies of Shakespeare are still popular today."
  - "She prefers romantic comedies over comedies of error."

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Antonyms

drama , tragedy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with comedies
comedian , comedienne , comedic , comedown , comedique

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Variants

List of all variants of comedies that leads to same result
comedies , comedy , cringe , cringe comedies , cringe comedy , high comedies , high comedy , low comedies , low comedy , musical comedies , musical comedy , romantic comedies , romantic comedy , situation comedies , situation comedy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'komodia' meaning 'acting' or 'dancing' and 'agō' meaning 'lead' or 'lead actor'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks performed comedies during religious festivals.

2. The first recorded comedy is believed to be 'The Birds' by Aristophanes.

3. Modern comedies often include elements of romance, drama, and suspense in addition to humor.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tragedy: While comedies aim to entertain through humor, tragedies aim to evoke strong emotions such as sadness, fear, or pity.

2. Farce: A type of comedy characterized by broad humor and physical comedy.

3. Satire: A form of comedy that uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to critique and criticize societal issues and individuals.

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Culture

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Comedies have been an integral part of literature, theater, and film industries. They have been used to address social issues, satirize societal norms, and provide entertainment. Comedies have also influenced various art forms, including painting and music.

How to Memorize "comedies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of actors performing a comedy on stage. Visualize the audience laughing and enjoying the show.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'comedies' with the feeling of happiness and laughter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-M-E-D-I-E-S to remember the definition: Comedies are plays that entertain and make the audience laugh.

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