high comedy en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined in England in 1877 by George Meredith for his Essay on Comedy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A type of comedy characterized by witty dialogue and satire, as opposed to lowbrow farce.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| high comedies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |