high comedy
high comedy · high comedies
A type of comedy characterized by witty dialogue and satire, as opposed to lowbrow farceA type of comedy characterized by witty dialogue and satire, as opposed to lowbrow farce.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A type of comedy characterized by witty dialogue and satire, as opposed to lowbrow farce.
More definitions
- a sophisticated comedy; often satirizing genteel society
Origin
Coined in England in 1877 by George Meredith for his Essay on Comedy.Coined in England in 1877 by George Meredith for his Essay on Comedy.
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Forms
plural: high comedies| Singular | high comedy |
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Lessons for this word
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