tragicomedia

Definitions of tragicomedia
  1. noun
    a comedy with serious elements or overtones
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    type of:
    comedia
    light and humorous drama with a happy ending
  2. noun
    a dramatic composition involving elements of both tragedy and comedy usually with the tragic predominating
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    type of:
    tragedia
    drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
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