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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The best romantic comedy in years premiered at Sundance in January 2023 and is already on Hulu.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
In a sweet, moving speech, Fiennes likened Lopez to her character from director Wayne Wang's 2002 romantic comedy.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The book promises to blend romantic comedy with oddball satire.
—Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
Shyer and Mandel were brought on to rewrite two 1978 features — the Walter Matthau-Glenda Jackson romantic comedy House Calls and Goin’ South, the Western directed by and starring Jack Nicholson.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2024
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
In a sweet, moving speech, Fiennes likened Lopez to her character from director Wayne Wang's 2002 romantic comedy.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The book promises to blend romantic comedy with oddball satire.
—Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
Shyer and Mandel were brought on to rewrite two 1978 features — the Walter Matthau-Glenda Jackson romantic comedy House Calls and Goin’ South, the Western directed by and starring Jack Nicholson.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Romantic comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20comedy. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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