seriocomic

[ seer-ee-oh-kom-ik ]

adjective

partly serious and partly comic: a seriocomic play.

Origin of seriocomic

First recorded in 1775–85; seri(ous) + -o- + comic

Sometimes se·ri·o·com·i·cal .

Other words from seriocomic

se·ri·o·com·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words Nearby seriocomic

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How to use seriocomic in a sentence

The seriocomic periodical Punch, I remember, made a happy use of it in the political cartoon.
The War of the Worlds | H. G. Wells
And so in grim silence he prepared for his farewell appearance in that great seriocomic tragedy of life called "Making Good."
Garrison's Finish | W. B. M. Ferguson
The fateful evening came, and the seriocomic celebration was long delayed by the non-appearance of the eldest son.
History of the Jews, Vol. VI (of 6) | Heinrich Graetz
He never assumed this seriocomic tone when alone with Mrs. Pontellier.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate Chopin

British Dictionary definitions for seriocomic

seriocomic

less commonly seriocomical

/ (ˌsɪərɪəʊˈkɒmɪk) /

adjective

mixing serious and comic elements

Derived forms of seriocomic

seriocomically, adverb

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