romantic comedy
noun
plural romantic comedies
: a light, comic movie or other work whose plot focuses on the development of a romantic relationship
This brings us to romantic comedies. … They make money, spawn franchises, and are popular in books, movies, and on television. Sexual tension is fun to watch, and we like rooting for a will-they-won't-they couple.—
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also
: this style or genre of work
an actor with a talent for romantic comedy
called also rom-com
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Patrick Dempsey as Andrew Hennings After playing Melanie's fiancé in Sweet Home Alabama, Dempsey starred in other romantic comedies like Enchanted (2007), Made of Honor (2008) and Valentine's Day (2010).
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
For readers, try an atmospheric mystery, a spooky gothic novel, or even a lighthearted romantic comedy set in autumn.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Michael Angelo Covino, 104 minutes The co-writer/director/star of The Climb reunites with that film’s co-writer/star Kyle Marvin for a romantic comedy that’s really more about man-children who can’t manage their relationships.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
For readers, try an atmospheric mystery, a spooky gothic novel, or even a lighthearted romantic comedy set in autumn.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Michael Angelo Covino, 104 minutes The co-writer/director/star of The Climb reunites with that film’s co-writer/star Kyle Marvin for a romantic comedy that’s really more about man-children who can’t manage their relationships.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for romantic comedy
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“Romantic comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20comedy. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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