comic relief

noun

: a relief from the emotional tension especially of a drama that is provided by the interposition of a comic episode or element

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Since then, Hernan has imbued the show with a certified golden retriever energy that’s served as a welcome source of comic relief while also being a completely serious purveyor of vegan empanadas. —

Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024 Only on Night Country could a cop accidentally breaking off a victim’s frozen forearm feel like comic relief. —

Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2024 Mostly, Doreen serves as a bit of comic relief and ultimately helps Oliver and his lady love, Loretta (Meryl Streep) come together in spite o Doreen’s own jealousy and Oliver very nearly ruining everything with his insecurities. —

Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 And after moving the whole wedding party to tears, the kid brought it home with some sweet comic relief. —

Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for comic relief