1
: of, relating to, or marked by comedy
a comic actor
2
: causing laughter or amusement : funny
a comic monologue
3
: of or relating to comic strips
the newspaper's comic section
Examples of comic in a Sentence
Adjective
The drama has some comic moments.
His comic timing is impeccable.
The scene was included for comic effect.
Noun
posted an especially funny comic by the watercooler
a celebrated humorist who, without fail, could find the comic in even the most mundane of situations
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Kambole Campbell, Variety, 13 June 2025
All of it paints a vivid word-portrait of comic dignity.
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Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 9 June 2025
Dear Pepper is an advice-column comic by Liana Finck.
—Liana Finck, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
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Adjective
Even in this rather dark conclusion, the animator’s comic sensibilities shine through, in the old school ‘X’s replacing the mouse’s eyes in death.
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 13 June 2025
All of it paints a vivid word-portrait of comic dignity.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Noun
Explore See latest videos, charts and news A Different Animal showcases the veteran Los Angeles comic, who has been headlining shows for almost 20 years, at the top of her game.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 9 June 2025
Dear Pepper is an advice-column comic by Liana Finck.
—Liana Finck, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
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“Comic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comic. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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: the part of a newspaper devoted to comic strips
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