romcom
Love with laughs
A romcom is a romantic comedy—a movie, TV show, or book combining love story with humor.
The genre typically follows a couple through misunderstandings and obstacles to a happy ending: We stayed in and watched romcoms all weekend.
The term blends "romantic" and "comedy" into a casual compound that matches the genre's light tone.
Contrived charming first encounter
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- quirkyIdiosyncratically unusual
endearing · whimsical · soulmates · playful · lighthearted · heartwarming · feel-good · uplifting
Contrived charming first encounter
- misunderstandingFailure to grasp meaning
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- second-chanceRenewed opportunity after failing
- confessionAdmission of wrongdoing
coincidence · mixtape · letter · balcony · predictable · formulaic · cliché · twist
Playfully showing romantic interest
- attractionPull toward something
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- kissTouch with lips
crush · sparks · tension · longing · courtship · proposal · sweetheart · infatuation
Playful, teasing exchange
- witClever, inventive humor
- slapstickExaggerated physical humor
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- cringeShrink from discomfort
mishap · pratfall · situational · funny · hilarious · amusing · gag · one-liner
Film's written blueprint
- directorOne who leads
- actressFemale stage performer
- actorOne who portrays characters
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
premiere · trailer · soundtrack · boxoffice · cinematography · feature · flick · blockbuster
meet-cute
Contrived charming first encounter
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
quirky · endearing · whimsical · soulmates · playful · lighthearted · heartwarming · feel-good · uplifting · sweet
meet-cute
Contrived charming first encounter
- misunderstandingFailure to grasp meaning
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- second-chanceRenewed opportunity after failing
confession · coincidence · mixtape · letter · balcony · predictable · formulaic · cliché · twist · happily-ever-after
flirting
Playfully showing romantic interest
- attractionPull toward something
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
kiss · crush · sparks · tension · longing · courtship · proposal · sweetheart · infatuation · passion
banter
Playful, teasing exchange
cringe · mishap · pratfall · situational · funny · hilarious · amusing · gag · one-liner · quip
screenplay
Film's written blueprint
ensemble · premiere · trailer · soundtrack · boxoffice · cinematography · feature · flick · blockbuster · streaming
Bollywood
Indian film industry
- K-dramaTelevision from Korea
- film genreshorror, drama, action, animation, documentary
- portmanteausbrunch, smog, motel, spork, chortle
- rom-comsrom-com, Pretty Woman, meet-cute, Notting Hill, Love Actually
- comedyjokes, humor, puns, sarcasm, stand-up
- romancelove story, amor, love, boyfriend, courting
- Neologismsselfie, blog, vlog, podcast, hashtag
romcomtragedy
Disastrous or sorrowful event
tearjerker · weepie · heartbreaker · downer · grimdark
romcomslasher
Knife-wielding horror villain
horror film · horror · tragedy · war film · thriller
romcomtragic romance
Love story with sorrowful end
divorce drama · romantic tragedy · star-crossed lovers · Romeo and Juliet · Brokeback Mountain