WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
high′ com′edy, 
  1. Literaturecomedy dealing with polite society, characterized by sophisticated, witty dialogue and an intricate plot. Cf. low comedy.
  • 1890–95

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
high comedy
  1. comedy set largely among cultured and articulate people and featuring witty dialogue
    Compare low comedy
'high comedy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
low comedy

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