uncomic

adjective

ˌən-ˈkä-mik How to pronounce uncomic (audio)
Definition of uncomicnext
as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner the movie takes a very uncomic approach to underage drinking, finding nothing funny about drunken teens

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  1. solemn
  2. serious
  3. stern
Adjective
  • But less interesting doesn’t mean less impactful, as Foxx imbues with solemn reverence the emotional turmoil of re-learning to stand, walk, and clean himself.
    Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The actors are prime, but the movie is a solemn affair that could use more grandeur.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of solemn
Adjective
  • Quality dropped like a stone and serious wine drinkers lost interest.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Honolulu Emergency Medical Services told CNN that the patients’ injuries included a serious head injury, lacerations, bruising and loss of consciousness.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of serious
Adjective
  • Eldest children may create stern rules for their kids, such as a chore chart and strict bedtime routines.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The speaker of the National Assembly read a stern statement on camera demanding that the president hold off a visit to the National Assembly until security matters are ironed out.
    Joohee Cho, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of stern
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