play comedy

Frequency: 6.05.2 per million words

To act in a comedic role.

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Examples (10)

  • Does he play comedy?
  • She was a serious actress who rarely played comedy on stage.
  • After years in dramatic roles, I'd love to play comedy for once.
  • He's one of those rare actors who can play comedy and drama with equal skill.
  • Playing comedy requires perfect timing and a lot of courage.
  • He has successfully played comedy in several blockbuster films.
  • It's often said that it's much harder to play comedy than tragedy.
  • For her next project, she is going to play comedy opposite a famous comedian.
  • He was initially reluctant to play comedy, fearing it would damage his serious reputation.
  • Many stand-up comedians also play comedy in television sitcoms.