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high comedy

/haɪ ˈkɒmədi/

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/haɪ ˈkɒmədi/C1formalart
  • ruУтонченная, интеллектуальная форма комедии, основанная на остроумии, игре слов, сатире и тонком юморе, а не на физической клоунаде или грубых шутках.

A sophisticated, intellectual form of comedy that relies on wit, wordplay, satire, and subtle humor rather than physical slapstick or crude jokes.

  1. Sophisticated humorC1formal

    A type of comedy that relies on intellectual wit, satire, and clever dialogue rather than physical humor or slapstick.

    ruВысокая комедия

    • The play was a masterpiece of high comedy, full of witty repartee.
    • Oscar Wilde's works are classic examples of high comedy.
    • High comedy often targets social conventions and human folly.