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comedy Antonyms

Opposite of comedy

Because the opposite of comedy shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A genre of entertainment, consisting of plays, films, television shows, or stand-up performances, intended to amuse and provoke laughter in an audience.

Usage Example

"The local theater is staging a classic romantic tragedy this weekend."

Strongest
tragedy
Strong
drama
melodrama

• noun (Context 2)

The humorous, amusing, or absurd aspects of human behavior and real-life situations.

Usage Example

"Despite the stressful delay at the airport, she managed to find the tragedy in the situation."

Strongest
tragedy
seriousness
Strong
gravity
solemnity
sadness
grief
pathos

• noun (Context 3)

In classical and medieval literature, a narrative work or play characterized by a prosperous or happy ending and a less exalted style than tragedy.

Usage Example

"In medieval literary tradition, Dante titled his epic poem a tragedy because it progresses from despair in Hell to ultimate joy in Paradise."

Strongest
tragedy

Similar words to comedy

Words similar to comedy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

humor
funniness
hilarity
farce
amusement
mirth
satire
levity
See all synonyms of comedy

• Nearby Words

comedically
comedienne
comedown
comedy
comer
comeuppance
comfiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Comedy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/comedy
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