comedic

adjective

co·​me·​dic kə-ˈmē-dik How to pronounce comedic (audio)
Synonyms of comedicnext
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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Big events add opportunities for zaniness that’s recognizably comedic, in addition to bringing in some recognizable guest stars. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026 The new pic, described as a dark comedic drama a la Banshees, reunites McDonagh and Rockwell from McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, which was nominated for seven Oscars and won two, for Rockwell as Supporting Actor and Frances McDormand as Best Actress. Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026 The format demands a sort of comedic battle royale as comics attempt to knock one another out, and the result is akin to a supercut of performers breaking on Saturday Night Live. Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026 Men in drag had long been staples especially in comedic works. Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026 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 20 Mar. 2026.

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