Comical
/ˈkɒmɪkəl/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
Funny; amusing; causing laughter.
/ˈkɒmɪkəl/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Causing laughter; funny.
The comedian's comical routine had the audience in stitches.
💡 Simply: Something comical is so funny it makes you giggle or even laugh out loud! Like a clown slipping on a banana peel – that's comical!
👶 For kids: Really, really funny!
More Examples
2
Her comical expression made the situation even funnier.
How It's Used
Everyday conversation
"His comical attempts at juggling made everyone laugh."
Literature
"The novel featured a comical villain whose schemes always backfired."
Derived from "comedy," ultimately from Greek "kōmōidia," meaning "revelry" or "village festival."
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent throughout history, always referring to something amusing or funny.
Memory tip
Think of a comedian's act – that's comical!
Practice
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Usage
60%Spoken
40%Written