seriocomic

[ seer-ee-oh-kom-ik ]

adjective

1. partly serious and partly comic:

   a seriocomic play.

seriocomic

/ ˌsɪərɪəʊˈkɒmɪk /

adjective

1. mixing serious and comic elements

Derived Forms

• ˌserioˈcomically, adverb

Other Words From

• seri·o·comi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of seriocomic¹

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

Example Sentences

The seriocomic periodical Punch, I remember, made a happy use of it in the political cartoon.

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And so in grim silence he prepared for his farewell appearance in that great seriocomic tragedy of life called "Making Good."

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The fateful evening came, and the seriocomic celebration was long delayed by the non-appearance of the eldest son.

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He never assumed this seriocomic tone when alone with Mrs. Pontellier.

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