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comic opera

/ˈkɒmɪk ˈɒpərə/

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/ˈkɒmɪk ˈɒpərə/C1formalart
  • ruЛегкая, часто сатирическая опера с юмористическим сюжетом, обычно включающая разговорные диалоги и гротескных персонажей.

A lighthearted, often satirical opera with a humorous plot, typically featuring spoken dialogue and exaggerated characters.

  1. Humorous theatrical performanceB2formal

    A light-hearted opera with a comedic plot, often featuring exaggerated characters and amusing situations.

    ruКомическая опера

    • The theater is performing a comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan.
    • Comic operas often include witty dialogue and catchy songs.
    • She enjoys watching comic operas because they are entertaining and fun.
  2. Figurative: absurd situationC1informal

    Used metaphorically to describe a situation that is overly dramatic, ridiculous, or chaotic.

    ruКомедия абсурда

    • The political debate turned into a comic opera of accusations.
    • Their family reunion was a comic opera of misunderstandings.
    • The office meeting became a comic opera when everyone started arguing.