Word of the Day: Seriocomic

Can you pronounce seriocomic?

Thursday, October 31, 2024

adjective 1. Combining the serious and the comic; serious in intention but jocular in manner or vice versa. "The community theater's seriocomic fall play should get the audience laughing and appreciating the emotional depth from the actors." "I want to watch a seriocomic movie like 'Hocus-Pocus' instead of a horror movie tonight." "As a screenwriter, I try to balance humor and deep topics in a seriocomic format." Ads help keep Word Daily free. English, mid-18th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings "Seriocomic" is an older adjective for entertainment that blends serious and comedic elements. These are often called "dramedies" or "dark comedies" today. This is a familiar theme; think of the classic laughing and crying masks that serve as an emblem of the theater. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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