comedic

adjective

co·​me·​dic kə-ˈmē-dik How to pronounce comedic (audio)
1
: of or relating to comedy
2
comedically adverb

Examples of comedic in a Sentence

She has a lot of comedic talent. a drama with comedic elements
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Treating that date like a comedic, sociological event is a sign of what has been called our current Great Corruption. Armond White, National Review, 1 Jan. 2025 Who is performing on New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen? Cooper and Cohen will be joined by several celebrity guests throughout the night for both comedic and musical performances, including 50 Cent, Sting, Meghan Trainor, Shania Twain, Diplo, Lil Jon and Patti LaBelle. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024 There are parodies and pastiche executions of one comedic idea, but nothing nearly as layered and dense as what the audience came to expect from the Lonely Island’s Digital Shorts. Vulture Staff, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024 Initially making a name for himself as a comedic actor, Favreau's career exploded after Elf, with his success spanning multiple roles in directing, producing, and acting. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for comedic 

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of comedic was in 1639

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“Comedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedic. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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