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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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His perfect comedic timing and cartoon-like interpretations of Day bring a light-hearted energy to the play, which has some heavy moments of domestic violence and even suicidal ideation. Essence, 28 Nov. 2025 Set in 1970 suburban Massachusetts, Reichardt's take on the heist genre saw O'Connor laboriously heaving art through a hay barn to comedic effect. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 But their key comedic insight was a bit more subtle. Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 28 Nov. 2025 Free Birds features an all-star voice cast, including the voices of comedic legends like Amy Poehler, Owen Wilson, and Woody Harrelson, bringing humor and heart to this unique Thanksgiving story. Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for comedic

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 30 Nov. 2025.

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