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
Recent Examples on the Web Kevin Hart The comedic actor isn’t called the hardest working man in show business for nothing. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 7 June 2024 Specifically, he is known for launching into angry, comedic rants about topics varying from politics to everyday life. Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024 With a plot that grows more absurd with each passing scene, plus committed performances from O’Neal and Streisand at their comedic best, What’s Up, Doc? is a total gem. Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024 Vocal pyrotechnics aside, what makes this show go across most of its 2 ½ hours is that McCrimmon is also a plus-one strong comedic actor. Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for comedic 

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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 15 Jun. 2024.

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