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co·​me·​dic | \ kə-ˈmē-dik How to pronounce comedic (audio) \

Definition of comedic

1 : of or relating to comedy
2 : comical sense 2
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comedically \ kə-​ˈmē-​di-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce comedically (audio) \ adverb

Examples of comedic in a Sentence

She has a lot of comedic talent. a drama with comedic elements
Recent Examples on the Web Twitter users were quick to throw out ideas, both serious and comedic. — Tom Schad, USA TODAY, "Hogs? Lincolns? Best and worst potential new names for Washington's NFL franchise," 4 July 2020 Seasons came and went, the comedic ebb and flow continuing through the 1980s and into the '90s. — Marc Bona, cleveland, "How funny are the women on ‘Saturday Night Live’?," 23 June 2020 The comedic premise framing the discovery of the treasure only opens the door to more jokes within the scene. — Marcus Jones, EW.com, "Spike Lee and his Da 5 Bloods cowriters break down the film’s most pivotal scene," 18 June 2020 Highly comedic scenes minimize occasional glimpses into the genuine cruelty inflicted on Black people. — Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Time, "People Really Do Get Their Civil Rights History From Movies Like The Help. The Problem With That Is Clear," 12 June 2020 Johnson, Hamm, and Garciaparra are part of a large ownership group that also includes comedic actor Will Ferrell and a number of business executives and private equity managers. — Aric Jenkins, Fortune, "8 athletes who own stakes in MLS teams," 5 June 2020 New heart, from a certain comedian's inspirations Netflix was keen on establishing Space Force's comedic credentials with a January 2019 announcement that hinged on the US version of The Office. — Ars Staff, Ars Technica, "The Ars verdict is in: Space Force is the best new series of 2020 (so far)," 29 May 2020 From ridiculous requests to outlandish budgets, the couples featured on the reality series provide endless comedic fodder. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Watch House Hunters with Comedians in HGTV’s Hilarious New Series," 20 May 2020 The skit came after Donald Trump’s dangerously theorized that ingesting disinfectants might cure Covid-19—making for perfect comedic material. — Hanna Kozlowska, Quartz, "Brad Pitt as Anthony Fauci translates Trumpisms into truth on SNL," 26 Apr. 2020

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First Known Use of comedic

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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7 Jul 2020

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“Comedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2020.

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comedic

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How to pronounce comedic (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of comedic

: of, relating to, or like a comedy

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