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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Netflix’s Vladimir sees Rachel Weisz break the fourth wall in a comedic drama that explores desire, power, and creative inspiration. Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026 In a way, this could also serve as a mission statement for Fleming’s own comedic philosophy. Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026 For viewers who appreciate the setting and cultural atmosphere of Murphy’s series, Seinfeld delivers that same sense of place from a comedic angle. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026 The co-screenwriter mines comedic gold out of this material. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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