Semifarcical
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Partly farcical. not-comparable
"Two plays he produced — “The Killing of Sister George,” a semifarcical drama by Frank Marcus about an outrageously self-centered and wrathful radio star, which moved from London to Broadway in 1966, and “Lovers,” a two-part 1969 comedy by Mr. Friel that starred Art Carney — were nominated for best-play Tonys."
Example
More examples"Two plays he produced — “The Killing of Sister George,” a semifarcical drama by Frank Marcus about an outrageously self-centered and wrathful radio star, which moved from London to Broadway in 1966, and “Lovers,” a two-part 1969 comedy by Mr. Friel that starred Art Carney — were nominated for best-play Tonys."
Etymology
From semi- + farcical.
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