Synonyms of comedicnext
1
: of or relating to comedy
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Examples of comedic in a Sentence

She has a lot of comedic talent. a drama with comedic elements
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Even so, the show ducked and dived the long arm of the network fuddy-duddies beautifully, skirting the edge of censorship with a knowing wink, clever pun, and out-of-this-world comedic timing. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The comedic character, complete with his signature bowl haircut, appears in the 2026 timeline as John returns to Rushville and meets up with Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) one last time before Hal is found dead in the bleachers. — Matt Minton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 That joke, which McNamara hits with a palpable sparkle of smugness, illustrates how deliciously blunt her comedic sensibility is. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 When Zach goes out into the wide shot, that helps with the transition into the comedic aspect. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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