romantic comedy
noun
plural romantic comedies
: a light, comic movie or other work whose plot focuses on the development of a romantic relationship
This brings us to romantic comedies. … They make money, spawn franchises, and are popular in books, movies, and on television. Sexual tension is fun to watch, and we like rooting for a will-they-won't-they couple.—
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also
: this style or genre of work
an actor with a talent for romantic comedy
called also rom-com
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While romantic comedies have been a strong export, CJ ENM is expanding into action thrillers, horror and other genres to broaden its portfolio.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
While the Renée Zellweger-starring romantic comedy made $100 million in 71 countries overseas so far and counting, the film went straight to Peacock in the U.S.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
One recent Oscar winner appeared alongside Kate Hudson in the classic romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Her wish comes true this year, as SXSW is hosting a hard launch for Landecker’s feature debut as writer, director, producer and star in the romantic comedy For Worse.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
While the Renée Zellweger-starring romantic comedy made $100 million in 71 countries overseas so far and counting, the film went straight to Peacock in the U.S.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
One recent Oscar winner appeared alongside Kate Hudson in the classic romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Her wish comes true this year, as SXSW is hosting a hard launch for Landecker’s feature debut as writer, director, producer and star in the romantic comedy For Worse.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for romantic comedy
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“Romantic comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20comedy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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