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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Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
When the Raptors were in town, Haliburton was beating defenders off the dribble with almost comical ease.
—Tony East, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The sitcom, which aired from 1977 to 1987, told the romantic and often comical tales of the passengers and crew of the Pacific Princess.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
Often comical and sometimes scary, the concept should travel well beyond Germany (where the film premiered in competition at the Berlin Film Festival), even if Hambalek hasn’t ironed out all the kinks.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 17 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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