comedic

adjective

co·​me·​dic kə-ˈmē-dik How to pronounce comedic (audio)
Synonyms of comedicnext
1
: of or relating to comedy
2
comedically adverb

Examples of comedic in a Sentence

She has a lot of comedic talent. a drama with comedic elements
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The comedic parody will feature host and comedian Alex Petit, Star Wars trivia, games, giveaways and prizes. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 The biggest amount of fixing that Silber has done to the book has been to redeem what were by far the two most annoying characters in the show, Jeff and Meg (Donna Vivino), who were pitted previously in a comedic secondary romance. Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026 Despite their comedic reputations, the more serious-sounding company name was deliberate so it could be used with any kind of project. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 His travel sparked his comedic content creation. Megan Shinn, CBS News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for comedic

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of comedic was in 1639

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“Comedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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