comedic

American  

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

Also comedical

adjective

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

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comedic British  

/ kəˈmiːdɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to comedy

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Other Word Forms

• comedically
  adverb

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."

Example Sentences

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

Coolidge — who is up for two competitive awards — is also going to receive the Comedic Genius Award.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023

Vanessa Hudgens returns as host of the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards, where fans vote for their favorite films, shows and performances, and where Jack Black will receive this year’s Comedic Genius award.

From New York Times • May 30, 2022

Comedic snark abounds in Season 2 of “Never Have I Ever,” which finds Devi mired in more messes of her own making.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2021

Related Words

• amusing
• comic
• funny