comedic
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of comedic
1630–40; < Latin cōmoedicus < Greek kōmōidikós, equivalent to kōmōid ( ía ) comedy + -ikos -ic
Explanation
If something makes you laugh out loud, it's comedic. If your teacher tells you to save your comedic skills for after school, he wants you to stop being the class clown. The adjective comedic can describe anything having to do with comedy, including comedic films that leave you roaring with laughter, the comedic timing of your favorite stand-up comedian, or the comedic touches you add to your essay for English class. Comedic is derived from the Greek kōmōidia, "an amusing spectacle."
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Example Sentences
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Comedic actress Sarah Hadland and last year's Strictly winner Vito Coppola were awarded 30 points after their dance to Dolly Parton's 9 To 5.
From BBC • Sep. 21, 2024
Jennifer Coolidge received the Comedic Genius Award on tape and gave a shoutout to striking writers, saying almost all great comedy starts with great writers.
From Washington Times • May 8, 2023
Comedic Actors Working on Dramas I loved “The Patient” with Steve Carell and happen to think he’s a really wonderful dramatic actor.
From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2022
Comedic actress Wanda Sykes, one of the ceremony’s co-hosts, noted of Zelenskyy, “Isn’t he busy right now?”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2022
Comedic narration over silent film footage involving dangerous car stunts.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2019
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