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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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 11 Oct. 2024.

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