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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The character’s physicality, precision and comedic timing are rooted in Ortiz’s performance, mediated through puppetry and design in the same way a motion-capture performance is mediated through technology. Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026 Best known for starring alongside Lil Dicky in the FX comedy Dave, Ko appears in the comedic thriller Drag, coming off its SXSW premiere, and has also recently been seen on the shows Ghosts and Loot. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026 Director and voice star Pierre Coffin returns to Illumination’s hit Despicable Me franchise in a monstrous expansion of its colorful, comedic universe. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026 Her comedic timing is brilliant. Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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