comedic

adjective

co·​me·​dic kə-ˈmē-dik How to pronounce comedic (audio)
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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Co-written with The Office executive producer Ben Silverman, The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin is described as a comedic retelling of the classic poem, featuring a visit from Steve Carell’s Michael Scott as Santa and narrated by Baumgartner’s Kevin Malone. Marc Berman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Emma Stone has always been a comedic tour de force — at least according to Jesse Eisenberg. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 But what begins as a simple heist quickly spirals into a chaotic adventure filled with unexpected twists and comedic mishaps. Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 Attendees should expect some intense themes but also comedic, light-hearted work, Hunt said. Alex Golden, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for comedic 

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 22 Nov. 2024.

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