situation comedy
noun
Simple meaning
A humorous television program based on situations that could arise in everyday life.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
sɪtʃuˈeɪʃənˈkɑmədi
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Definition
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noun
comedytelevision
A humorous television program based on situations that could arise in everyday life
comedytelevision
An episodic comedy radio or television program with a plot or storyline based around a particular humorous situation with the same set of characters.
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This meaning: A humorous television program based on situations that could arise in everyday life
Used this way, situation comedy is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. Keep it for friendly, informal settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Playful and informal
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