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 year’s dinner did not feature a comedic headliner, as Amber Ruffin, who was originally scheduled to perform, was removed from the lineup following controversy over her comments about President Trump.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
Poehler also contends, however, that not being able to swear does add comedic tension.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
And there are her collaborations with Poehler, this latest one a comedic homage to their 30-year friendship.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Daredevil: Born Again shockingly began with the death of the esteemed, comedic lawyer Foggy Nelson, Matt Murdock’s best friend and business partner from the original 2015 Daredevil series.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
Poehler also contends, however, that not being able to swear does add comedic tension.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
And there are her collaborations with Poehler, this latest one a comedic homage to their 30-year friendship.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Daredevil: Born Again shockingly began with the death of the esteemed, comedic lawyer Foggy Nelson, Matt Murdock’s best friend and business partner from the original 2015 Daredevil series.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedic
Adjective
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There were humorous moments amid the writers’ accounts of tragedy.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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When the slasher eventually appears, stealing the group’s car before murdering them with a humorous bluntness, there is also a real atmosphere of dread.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What’s funny about that is that Alexander appears to have some Leonard Williams to his game.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Not lying and not funny, but not to be ignored either.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Connecticut productions of this comic drama are special because the film starred Connecticut icon Katharine Hepburn.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Six actors bring to life dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects in this diabolically funny comic mystery, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, beyond the almost comical disclosures, one of the least memorable lines was also the most enlightening — and highlights why, despite Howe being absent for a fortnight after contracting pneumonia, Tindall has been able to seamlessly step up and take charge of first-team matters in his absence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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This comical scene, shared to TikTok (@nikkisndsn), has racked up more than 4.7 million views in just three days (April 20).—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Rannells, who reprises his role as Stephanie's friend Darren, made headlines when promoting Another Simple Favor with an amusing dodge to a question hinting at Lively's legal dramas.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Braun cannot say the same for his amusing role in an instant classic Nuggets moment.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Comedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedic. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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