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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Even in the lighter, comedic moments, there’s someone deeply insecure underneath the surface. Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026 For the comedic pair, the project is a natural extension of their decades-long creative partnership. Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 His teammate and comedic partner, Jimmy Butler, followed with cartwheels of his own. Nick Friedell, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026 Under the influence for the first time, the drug trip alters her sense of morals to deadly, comedic proportions. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Jan. 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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