Comedy
Comedy , noun
[French comédie, Latin comoedia, from Greek {not transcribed}; {not transcribed} a jovial festivity with music and dancing, a festal procession, an ode sung at this procession (perh. akin to {not transcribed} village, English home) + {not transcribed} to sing; for comedy was originally of a lyric character. See Home, and Ode.]
A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the ludicrous events or accidents of life; a play in which mirth predominates and the termination of the plot is happy; -- opposed to tragedy.
With all the vivacity of comedy.
Are come to play a pleasant comedy.