romantic comedy

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noun

a light and humorous movie, play, etc., whose central plot is a happy love story.

a genre of comedy represented by such works.

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Origin of romantic comedy

First recorded in 1740–50

Words nearby romantic comedy

Romansh, Roman shade, Roman snail, Roman strike, romantic, romantic comedy, romanticism, romanticist, romanticize, Romantic Movement, Romanus

How to use romantic comedy in a sentence

Growing up, she loved romantic comedies like You’ve Got Mail, 10 Things I Hate About You and 13 Going on 30.
Casey McQuiston Is Writing the Queer Rom-Coms She’s Always Wanted to Read|Annabel Gutterman|May 26, 2021|Time
A trope in romantic comedies is that storybook ending where every end is tied up in a bow and it feels great because they lived happily ever after.
Comedian Patti Harrison Has Her First Leading Role—But She’s Not Looking to Stop Goofing Around|Suyin Haynes|May 14, 2021|Time
This comedy-superhero-adventure hybrid is at its best when it tosses the formula completely and gives in to the idea that a superhero movie can really be anything, even a romantic comedy.
Even the Subpar Superhero Comedy Thunder Force Can't Fully Extinguish Melissa McCarthy's Gifts|Stephanie Zacharek|April 9, 2021|Time
Sure, we had 2018’s “Love Simon,” but that was more a less a teen romantic comedy.
‘The Birdcage’ turns 25|Brock Thompson|March 26, 2021|Washington Blade

This might not be especially important if you’re watching a romantic comedy, but if you’re listening to music or gaming, it’s pretty essential.
Best computer speakers: Make music, video chats, and more a whole lot clearer|Jeremy Helligar|January 12, 2021|Popular-Science
But she still wants to make the point that it is still a romantic comedy, in the way that the definition of that term is evolving.
Confessions of a Rom-Com Writer: Liz Tuccillo Talks ‘Sex and the City,’ ‘Take Care,’ and More|Kevin Fallon|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rafi and Dirty Randy is basically an insane romantic comedy for two male characters on television.
Inside the Mind of ‘The League’s Rafi: Jason Mantzoukas and Seth Rogen on TV’s Craziest Dude|Marlow Stern|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After decades of too-cute, formulaic romantic comedy pairings in movies and TV, their behavior seems downright revolutionary.
'You're the Worst': TV's Best Couple Is Awful and Perfect for Each Other|Jason Lynch|August 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
What do you think the state of the romantic comedy is these days?
Rob Reiner on the State of Romcoms, ‘The Princess Bride’s’ Alternate Ending, and the Red Viper|Marlow Stern|July 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The filmmaker behind classics like The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally is back with the romantic comedy And So It Goes.
Rob Reiner on the State of Romcoms, ‘The Princess Bride’s’ Alternate Ending, and the Red Viper|Marlow Stern|July 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If there is any fundamental difference between "romantic comedy" and "romance," what is it?
The Critics Versus Shakspere|Francis A. Smith
It is a revenge play with a ghost, combining Senecan gruesomeness with the motives of romantic comedy.
Tragedy|Ashley H. Thorndike
To these should perhaps be added romantic comedy with its idealized love story and its element of averted tragedy.
Tragedy|Ashley H. Thorndike
Both romantic comedy and chronicle history had their hey-day during the dozen years that he was devoting to those species.
Tragedy|Ashley H. Thorndike
The distinctions between tragedy, comedy, tragicomedy, and romantic comedy often become barely discernible.
Tragedy|Ashley H. Thorndike