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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In the fan-favorite romantic comedy, Diaz plays Amanda Woods, a hardworking businesswoman in need of a break, who in one memorable scene during her vacation away, walks through a grocery store drinking straight from a bottle of wine in unadulterated enjoyment.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Netflix has so many great Christmas originals (and there are more movies to look forward to every season) — from family-friendly musicals like 2020's Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey to cozy contemporary romantic comedies like 2024’s Our Little Secret.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Right as romantic comedies were curdling at the box office, Adams made one of the genre’s all-time stinkers.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
The romantic comedy went viral when it was released in September and was renewed for another season two weeks after its debut.
—Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Netflix has so many great Christmas originals (and there are more movies to look forward to every season) — from family-friendly musicals like 2020's Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey to cozy contemporary romantic comedies like 2024’s Our Little Secret.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Right as romantic comedies were curdling at the box office, Adams made one of the genre’s all-time stinkers.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
The romantic comedy went viral when it was released in September and was renewed for another season two weeks after its debut.
—Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Romantic comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20comedy. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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