ALL meanings of comic relief
com·ic re·lief
C c - noun comic relief a comic interlude, or comic element, in a tragedy 3
- noun comic relief an amusing moment or element in a serious situation 3
- noun comic relief drama: funny moments 1
- noun comic relief break in sth stressful 1
- noun comic relief an amusing scene, incident, or speech introduced into serious or tragic elements, as in a play, in order to provide temporary relief from tension, or to intensify the dramatic action. 1
- noun comic relief relief from tension caused by the introduction or occurrence of a comic element, as by an amusing human foible. 1
- noun comic relief (narratology) The inclusion of a humorous character or scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension. 0