comedic

adjective

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

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She has a lot of comedic talent. a drama with comedic elements
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Drexler’s comedic sensibility was shaped, early on, by the vaudeville acts that performed in movie theatres in between screenings. — Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 Meeting in Toronto, the comedic pair already have signed brand collaborations with Marc Jacobs and Wildflower Cases. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 He’s also been known to engage with those who might not be fans of his comedic stylings, publicly arguing back and forth with civilians, dragging them on his social media for his fans to see. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026 The first sales for Honey have rolled in as the darkly comedic thriller had its world premiere in Cannes. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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