COMEDIC Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

comedic

adjective

kə-ˈmē-dik

Definition of comedic

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 That’s interesting given that your comedic persona is so invested in artifice. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 Aside from Wolff, the cast consists of the comedic minds behind Almost Friday TV, a sketch crew born out of the digital media company Almost Friday Media. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Yes, the scene is intimate, but the nature of the show requires it to also be horrifying and comedic. — Megan Vick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 While there were intentionally comedic beats, that premise was not played for laughs. — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comedic

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Adjective

While captain Henderson is crucial for a harmonious atmosphere and has the self-confidence to lead the team into this new era, and he is joined by the ever-humorous Hughes, there is an absence of strong personalities in this squad.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Gunn said some of the Internet memes mocking her moves were humorous before widespread analysis of her efforts took on a frenzied life of its own.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of humorous

Adjective

The young man who first came into our universe as a comical and sensitive personality developed into a force who would become a two-time champion, and he will be sorely missed.

— Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Since the product's release, countless shoppers have taken to social media and the brand's website to leave comical reviews.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of comical

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The oysters and the pretzels are amusing moments, but the real tension comes as the group are just sitting and talking.

— Deadline, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
The format was an amusing detour as the crowd heard from Shiflett (No Use for a Name), Jaffee (The Wallflowers), Mendel (Sunny Day Real Estate), Smear (The Germs) and Rubin (The New Regime).

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

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