Comedic
/kəˈmiːdɪk/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
Producing or characterized by laughter; humorous.
/kəˈmiːdɪk/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Relating to or characterized by comedy.
The play had a comedic ending that left the audience in stitches.
💡 Simply: Something that's comedic is funny! Like a clown's silly antics or a joke that makes you laugh.
👶 For kids: Funny!
More Examples
2
He delivered his lines with perfect comedic timing.
How It's Used
Film Criticism
"The movie's comedic timing was impeccable."
Literature
"The novel features comedic elements alongside serious themes."
Derived from "comedy," ultimately from Greek "kōmōidia," meaning "revelry of the village." The suffix "-ic" denotes relating to or of the nature of.
The term has evolved alongside the understanding of comedy itself, encompassing a wider range of humor than in earlier usage.
Memory tip
Think 'comedy' + '-ic' (relating to).
Practice
Base: comedy
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Usage
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