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单词 high comedy
释义

high comedy


noun

comedy dealing with polite society, characterized by sophisticated, witty dialogue and an intricate plot.
Compare low comedy.

Origin of high comedy

First recorded in 1890–95

Words nearby high comedy

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British Dictionary definitions for high comedy

high comedy

noun

comedy set largely among cultured and articulate people and featuring witty dialogueCompare low comedy

Derived forms of high comedy

high comedian, noun
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