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
But mostly, this is a tribute to the comedic spirit of Harpo and his brothers, and of a son’s devotion to that legacy.
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Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Details are scarce, but the series is produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, features the 44th president in the trailer and will comprise vignettes about America’s long history, as filtered through David’s distinct comedic aesthetic.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
The once-rigid 22-minute episode formats forced writers to perfect the science of narrative structure, character development, and comedic timing.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
The comedic actors’ thread is just one of several Chiefs threads Riggle is on.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Details are scarce, but the series is produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, features the 44th president in the trailer and will comprise vignettes about America’s long history, as filtered through David’s distinct comedic aesthetic.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
The once-rigid 22-minute episode formats forced writers to perfect the science of narrative structure, character development, and comedic timing.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
The comedic actors’ thread is just one of several Chiefs threads Riggle is on.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedic
Adjective
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The actress, 52, shared a humorous Instagram Reel on Thursday, June 4.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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As Fey said in an interview pegged to season one, the truth is humorous.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Some of these flourishes are jarringly funny, others merely stop the film momentarily in its tracks.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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People being all excited to be in an alliance that doesn't actually exist shouldn't be funny.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Among many other famous names, rapper and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion also made an appearance, as did Neil Patrick Harris, a prior Tonys host of lesser hue but with superior comic chops.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The former friends’ quickly escalating feud is often too earth-shattering too laugh at, but the dark-comic hijinks still work to illustrate the parallels between Alice and Steve.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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My next cheese experience was a variation both comical and convincing.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Underdog declined to comment on the matter other than to point out that the company has pulled comical stunts at the expense of members of the sports world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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It’s been nearly two months since Morgan Neville’s amusing and thoroughly superficial Lorne, in which the Oscar-winning documentarian tried and failed to get the Saturday Night Live creator to let down his guard.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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But perhaps the most amusing depiction was how Taylor contrasted the stay-at-home moms (and dads) with Marissa and Jenny, with most of the sartorial showdowns taking place during school pickups and dropoffs.—
Clarissa Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Comedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedic. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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