seriocomic
/ˌsɪrioʊˈkɑmɪk/
adjective
- Combining serious and humorous elements; both funny and serious at the same time.
- The play is a seriocomic look at life in a small town, mixing drama with witty dialogue.
- Her seriocomic speech about the challenges of parenting brought both tears and laughter to the room.
- The movie had a seriocomic tone, making the audience laugh while also thinking about deep issues.
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