comical
adjective
com·i·cal
ˈkä-mi-kəl 
1
obsolete
: of or relating to comedy
2
: causing laughter especially because of a startlingly or unexpectedly humorous impact
wearing a comical expression
Examples of comical in a Sentence
I must have looked comical in that big hat.
The way they argue is almost comical.
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The film follows two determined fathers who engage in a comical battle to enroll their kids in an elite preschool, escalating into an absurd competition with unexpected results.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
The laidback energy resonated throughout the entire night, which featured minor goofs from Timothée Chalamet and Jessica Williams along with comical bits reuniting cast members from our favorite shows of the past.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Pop culture of the time also plays a role, as Malaika and Nico face a comical conundrum when trying to pick a movie at a local multiplex.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, watching the walkers in the park confirmed that people really should wear woolen trousers in the winter because their legs and backsides were so bright red as to be downright comical.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
The laidback energy resonated throughout the entire night, which featured minor goofs from Timothée Chalamet and Jessica Williams along with comical bits reuniting cast members from our favorite shows of the past.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Pop culture of the time also plays a role, as Malaika and Nico face a comical conundrum when trying to pick a movie at a local multiplex.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, watching the walkers in the park confirmed that people really should wear woolen trousers in the winter because their legs and backsides were so bright red as to be downright comical.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comical
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“Comical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comical. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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