as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
my friends insist that this new television show is the most comedic thing ever created by the mind of man
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Recent Examples of comedic
This would have an impact on his own comedic development.
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Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
But also, a lot of what’s in the book is made up for comedic purposes, or for the sake of the story.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
While the comedic side of this rom-com could shine even more brightly with further development, the play already has a lot of heart.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
At any rate, Bill’s getting the Twain, given previously to comedic luminaries including Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, George Carlin, Lily Tomlin, Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, Tina Fey and Dave Chappelle.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
But also, a lot of what’s in the book is made up for comedic purposes, or for the sake of the story.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
While the comedic side of this rom-com could shine even more brightly with further development, the play already has a lot of heart.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
At any rate, Bill’s getting the Twain, given previously to comedic luminaries including Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, George Carlin, Lily Tomlin, Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, Tina Fey and Dave Chappelle.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedic
Adjective
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In the early 1990s, Stuart Smalley's humorous affirmations on SNL highlighted the power of self-coaching, a concept supported by psychologist Ethan Kross, who suggests that addressing oneself in the second person can alleviate anxiety and improve problem-solving by fostering a broader perspective.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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The unexpected may have a humorous twist.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Why the Vaping Squirrels Trend Is Dangerous The viral clips might look funny, but the reality is far less cute.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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The explanation is kind of funny, but also very much a seasonal sign of renewal on the barrier islands.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jemima Kirke was the one friend in high school who had seen me as more than a comic sidekick.—
Lena Dunham,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Celik seems attuned to such questions as a valid (if not necessarily revelatory) core for a play to circle around, but Cramer’s writing often feels caught between an exploration of comic diffidence and simply an expression of it.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan has commanding, comical moments throughout the play but shines in one of the play’s most memorable.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Getting a 50-pound dog up the ladder is comical, though.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
20 Mar. 2026
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That might mean that us Americans are already sick of Sneako, Myron Gaines, and the rest of the loudmouthed misogynist podcast crew that Theroux struggles to comprehend in this amusing and upsetting documentary.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Featuring so many plugs for Chick-fil-A that one hopes the producers got a good product-placement fee or at least free catering for the film shoot, Plantman & Blondie might have been amusing enough as a brief sketch, although frankly even that’s doubtful.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Comedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedic. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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