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comedy

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/ˈkɒmədi/ · co-me-dy

A genre of literature or a performance that aims to amuse the audience.

Meanings

nounformal

A genre of literature or a performance that aims to amuse the audience.

ایک ادبی یا تھیٹر کا صنف جو ناظرین کو خوش کرنے کا مقصد رکھتا ہے۔

کامیڈی

comedy

Synonyms

humorfarcesatireمزاحفارسطنز

Antonyms

tragedydramaseriousnessتراژڈیڈرامہسنجیدگی

Common Collocations

  • stand-up comedy
  • romantic comedy
  • comedy of errors

Example Sentences

The stand-up comedy show had the audience laughing all night.

اسٹینڈ اپ کامیڈی شو نے پورے رات مدعوین کو ہنسانا رکھتا تھا۔

Stand-up comedy show ne poore raat mad'oo'een ko hansana rakhta tha.

He has a great talent for comedy and often writes funny scripts.

اس میں کامیڈی کا بڑا ہنر ہے اور اکثر مضحکہ خیز اسکرپٹ لکھتا ہے۔

Is mein comedy ka bara hunar hai aur aksar mazahiya script likhta hai.

Many classic movies from the 90s are known for their comedy.

90 کی دہائی کی بہت سی کلاسک فلمیں اپنی کامیڈی کے لئے مشہور ہیں۔

90 ki dahai ki bohot si classic filmein apni comedy ke liye mashhoor hain.

Easily Confused With

tragedy:Comedy is focused on humor, while tragedy deals with serious or sad themes.

Word Family

comedian
nounکامیڈین
comedic
adjectiveکامیڈی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'comedy' as 'come to merry' - perfect for laughter.

Imagine a clown making everyone laugh at a circus.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہنسی خوشی کا میلہ لگا ہے جہاں، ہر کوئی مسکرائے تو زندگی سنور جائے گی

Hansi khushi ka mela laga hai jahan, har koi muskuraye to zindagi sanwar jayegi

A fair of laughter and joy has been set, where everyone smiles, life shall become beautiful.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنسا ہوا چہرہ بیماری کو بھی بھگا دیتا ہے

Hansa huwa chehra bimari ko bhi bhaga deta hai

A smiling face can chase away even illness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "komoidía" — song of the revelers

First known use: 16th century

The term 'comedy' originated from the ancient Greek 'komoidía', which referred to a type of play characterized by humor. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any humorous theatrical performance or literature.