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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Cruz, 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' (2009) Woody Allen's romantic comedy stars Rebecca Hall and Scarlett Johansson as friends who travel to Spain and are seduced by a local painter (Javier Bardem).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The provocative, romantic comedy Anora was the big winner at the ceremony, nabbing three trophies—including best feature film, lead performance for Mikey Madison, and best director for Sean Baker.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025
The indie romantic comedy sensation Anora continued its awards season momentum with three major wins at the 2025 Film Independent Spirt Awards on Saturday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Centineo also stepped out of his usual romantic comedy genre to play a troublemaker CIA lawyer named Owen Hendricks on Netflix's The Recruit.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The provocative, romantic comedy Anora was the big winner at the ceremony, nabbing three trophies—including best feature film, lead performance for Mikey Madison, and best director for Sean Baker.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025
The indie romantic comedy sensation Anora continued its awards season momentum with three major wins at the 2025 Film Independent Spirt Awards on Saturday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Centineo also stepped out of his usual romantic comedy genre to play a troublemaker CIA lawyer named Owen Hendricks on Netflix's The Recruit.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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