Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

romantic-comedy

Noun

/roʊˈmæntɪk ˈkɑːmədi/

Definition

A film or television genre that combines elements of romance and comedy.

Examples

‘When Harry Met Sally’ is a classic romantic-comedy that explores the question of whether men and women can be just friends.
’10 Things I Hate About You’ offers a modern twist on Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ as a romantic-comedy set in a high school.

Meaning

Romantic-comedy is a genre that tells a love story interspersed with humor, often focusing on the amusing and sometimes awkward situations that arise in romantic relationships.