English Explanatory Dictionary

comic relief

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The inclusion of a humorous character or scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ /ˈkɑmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/

Word forms

comic relief

Related words

bathos
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