Synonyms

comedic

American

[kuh-mee-dik, -med-ik] / kəˈmi dɪk, -ˈmɛd ɪk /

Also comedical

adjective

of, relating to, or of the nature of comedy.

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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While the pair are well known for their comedic chemistry, Crime 101 marks a shift into darker territory.

From BBC

But this being Fox, he slapped it with the sort of wry delivery that long ago made him a master of comedic timing.

From Los Angeles Times

Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy at The Box, aims to bring serious artistic recognition to an artist whose colourful and comedic paintings of the daily life of the city's residents, were often dismissed by critics.

From BBC

In 2021, researchers concluded that a laugh track “may socially facilitate viewers’ responses and succeed in increasing the perceived humor and enjoyability of a television comedic sitcom.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The book is part self-help book, with facts about the perimenopause and menopause transition; part memoir; part practical workbook with tools and resources; and part humor book, brimming with Sanders’ raw and authentic comedic style.

From Los Angeles Times

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