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comedy Synonyms

Another word for comedy

Choosing another word for comedy depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 farce this weekend."

Strong
farce
satire
slapstick
Weak
burlesque
parody
vaudeville

• 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 humor in the situation."

Strongest
humor
funniness
Strong
hilarity
amusement
mirth
levity
drollery
Weak
absurdity
wit

Opposites of comedy

The opposite of comedy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

tragedy
seriousness
drama
gravity
solemnity
sadness
melodrama
grief
See all opposites of comedy

• Nearby Words

comedically
comedienne
comedown
comedy
comer
comeuppance
comfiness

Cite this Entry

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