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comedy

/ˈkɒmədi/

Meanings
  • noun

    The art of making people laugh through humor.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɑmədi/



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Antonyms

drama , tragedy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with comedy
glee , key , spree
Variants
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comedies , comedy , comedy drama , comedy dramas , comedy of manners , comedy of errors , high comedies , high comedy , low comedies , low comedy , musical comedies , musical comedy , romantic comedies , romantic comedy , situation comedies , situation comedy , cringe , cringe comedies , cringe comedy
Forms
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comedian, comedy show, comedy sketch, comedy film


Etymology
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From the Greek word 'komōidia', meaning 'acting' or 'game'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first recorded comedy performance was in ancient Greece around 486 BC?

  2. Comedy is one of the oldest genres of literature, with some of the earliest known examples dating back to ancient Egypt and India.

  3. The ancient Greeks had three types of comedy: Old Comedy, Middle Comedy, and New Comedy. Old Comedy focused on gods and mythology, Middle Comedy was more satirical and realistic, and New Comedy focused on human relationships and love.


Related Concepts
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  1. Satire: A form of comedy that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

  2. Farce: A type of comedy that uses exaggerated situations, often involving mistaken identities, slapstick humor, and physical comedy.


Culture
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Comedy has been a significant part of human civilization for thousands of years, with evidence dating back to ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome. It has been used as a form of entertainment, social commentary, and even therapy. In literature, comedy often takes the form of satire or farce, poking fun at societal norms and human behavior. In visual arts, comedy is often represented through caricature and cartooning. In music, comedy can be found in genres such as stand-up comedy and musical comedy.

How to Memorize "comedy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people laughing and having a good time at a comedy show.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'comedy' with the feeling of happiness and joy that comes from laughing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym C-O-M-E-D-Y: Comedy = Comfort, Observation, Mastery, Expression, Delight, Yield


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