Synonyms of comedy

comedy

noun

ˈkä-mə-dē 

1

as in humor

humorous entertainment

presented a night of comedy as part of the weeklong celebrations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• humor
• satire
• slapstick
• farce
• parody
• burlesque
• fun
• improv
• stand-up
• high comedy
• low comedy
• banter
• knockabout
• drollery
• wit
• persiflage
• horseplay
• foolery
• monkeyshine(s)
• shenanigan(s)

2

as in humorousness

the amusing quality or element in something

I just don't see the comedy in someone flunking a driving test that they really needed to pass

Synonyms & Similar Words

• humor
• humorousness
• irony
• comicality
• funniness
• drollery
• richness
• comic
• hilariousness
• drollness
• amusement
• satire
• enjoyment
• uproariousness
• pleasure
• burlesque
• absurdity
• ridiculousness
• slapstick
• parody
• farce
• spoof
• ludicrousness
• whimsicality
• fun
• lampoon
• wittiness
• wryness
• playfulness
• jocularity
• takeoff
• caricature
• laughableness
• jokiness
• jest
• waggishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pathos
• sorrow
• grief
• misery
• torture
• anguish
• heartbreak
• gravity
• heartache
• agony
• woe
• tribulation
• seriousness
• torment
• solemnity
• dolor
• somberness
• soberness
• solemnness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of comedy

Check it out… ‘Will Cain Country' explores culture, sports, and comedy with Tim Young. — FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Wiseman spent 10 years at Netflix as VP of original series and head of comedy, working closely with Holland there as an early hire just as the streamer was ramping up its original offerings back in 2014. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Amid a shrinking comedy space with few opportunities, the duo are looking to create one for themselves following the example of comedian Shane Gillis who also shot a six-episode season of his comedy Tiers independently before selling it to Netflix. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

Knowing Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos’ strong affinity for Bamford’s comedy, Apatow figured that would happen. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026