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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Tiddes, who honed his comedic and horror chops during the early days of YouTube, also climbed the ranks of the Wayans’ inner circle at the same time. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 For the first time, the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) will present Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch, bringing the annual industry spotlight on emerging comedic talent into the festival’s official programming. William Earl, Variety, 17 June 2026 The Oreo challenge is one of the episode’s comedic high points. Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026 The production is a deeply personal look at her life and career, inspired by her beloved grandmother, Freddie Mae Glover, and her lifelong dream of becoming a comedic performer like her idol, Carol Burnett. Staff Author, Southern Living, 16 June 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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