comedic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- comedically adverb
Etymology
Origin of comedic
1630–40; < Latin cōmoedicus < Greek kōmōidikós, equivalent to kōmōid ( ía ) comedy + -ikos -ic
Example Sentences
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The comedic overkill of the insult is on purpose.
From Los Angeles Times
Looking ahead to those events, Shelton said the Thanksgiving holiday — with its awkward family gatherings — could offer comedic inspiration.
From Los Angeles Times
He commended Whitaker’s sharp comedic timing and the unique choices she made in her performance throughout the series.
From Los Angeles Times
“It is true that this film is more comedic in nature, but my other films have also had elements of black comedy and dark humor,” says Park.
From Los Angeles Times
Loving the flaws in people and in the characters, and raising them to a comedic level.
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