romantic comedy

American

noun

a light and humorous movie, play, etc., whose central plot is a happy love story.
a genre of comedy represented by such works.

Etymology

Origin of romantic comedy

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

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This being a romantic comedy, “Holiday” concludes on a note of hope, just not the one Johnny and Julia were expecting.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We think that art and politics merge, that they shouldn’t be separate. Even when you see a romantic comedy or an animation, if that touches you, transforms you, makes you think about your life, it is political for me.”

From Los Angeles Times

"This is an excellent opening for a romantic comedy made on a micro-budget of $4 million," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research, noting that critics and audiences have embraced the Angel Studios film.

From Barron's

She was in front of the camera as the star of the hit romantic comedy “Baby Boom” and as a supporting player in Woody Allen’s ensemble comedy-drama “Radio Days.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The film, which premiered January 9, nods to Rob Reiner’s canonical romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally.”

From Salon

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