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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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
All joking aside, this Chris Columbus classic excels as a vehicle for Robin Williams' one-of-a-kind comic timing and vocal dexterity as his Daniel Hillard attempts to reintegrate with his family by way of heavy makeup and a silly voice.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
One defining moment was when a teenage Johnson and his father were in a comic shop and Johnson was intent on buying a copy of Battle Chasers, a comic known for shapely and busty heroines and plenty of violence.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Soder is a comic’s comic whose sharp observational style and affable demeanor has earned him a strong reputation on the club circuit.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
All joking aside, this Chris Columbus classic excels as a vehicle for Robin Williams' one-of-a-kind comic timing and vocal dexterity as his Daniel Hillard attempts to reintegrate with his family by way of heavy makeup and a silly voice.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Developed by exec producer and showrunner Eric Kripke, The Boys is based on Garth Ennis’ and Darick Robertson’s bestselling comic.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
One defining moment was when a teenage Johnson and his father were in a comic shop and Johnson was intent on buying a copy of Battle Chasers, a comic known for shapely and busty heroines and plenty of violence.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Comic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comic. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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: the part of a newspaper devoted to comic strips
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