Synonyms of comedies

comedies

noun

plural of comedy

as in humors

humorous entertainment

presented a night of comedy as part of the weeklong celebrations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• humors
• satires
• farces
• slapsticks
• parodies
• burlesques
• fun
• wits
• high comedies
• improvs
• banters
• low comedies
• fooleries
• drolleries
• stand-ups
• shenanigans
• knockabouts
• persiflages
• monkeyshines
• horseplays

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of comedies

John has had a hand in so many of the comedies that shaped me as a person and an actor. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Morales pointed to Spanish and French comedies that once drew 100,000 admissions but now struggle to reach 10,000. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

In addition to his work in theater, Harnick has written for television comedies, including The Drew Carey Show. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 30 Oct. 2026

The film draws on 1980s supernatural comedies, including Back to the Future, Ghostbusters and The Addams Family, alongside classic monster movies and horror spoofs. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

The organization said this figure could be even higher, as many comedies shoot on soundstages, which are not included in this report. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Mark Shanahan, the playhouse’s artistic director since 2023, has a penchant for smart comedies and has written a few himself. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

In that film, a director famous for comedies yearns to make grimly earnest movies about the Depression, but learns that what people in dire straits crave is the distraction and release of comedy. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026