black comedy
"Black comedy" explores dark or taboo subjects with humor, often to provoke thought and highlight absurdity.
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B2Entertainment
(general)A style of comedy that humorously addresses serious, taboo, or disturbing subjects.
Example
- The movie is a black comedy that tackles themes of death and despair with a humorous twist.
B2Literature
(general)A genre where serious or grim topics are treated with humor, often highlighting life's absurdities.
Example
- The novel's black comedy approach makes the tragic events strangely amusing.
B2Film
(general)A film genre that combines dark, morbid humor with serious or taboo themes.
Example
- The director is known for his black comedies that make audiences laugh and think.
B2Theater
(general)A theatrical genre using humor to explore serious, often taboo subjects.
Example
- The play's black comedy elements made the audience laugh uncomfortably at serious issues.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "black comedy":
cringe comedyscrewball comedyimprovisational comedyfunny ha-hablack artromantic comedybad humour