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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The film’s tonal balancing act — mixing absurdist humor with Anderson’s trademark intensity — seemed obviously comedic to casual awards observers, and the filmmakers, along with studio awards strategists, felt similarly. Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025 His comedic turns were just as compelling. Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Rogen is no stranger to comedic roles, as he's starred in 2007's Superbad, 2007's Knocked Up, 2008's Pineapple Express and 2014's Neighbors. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 Cody also decided in 2024 that her recent comedic horror movie Lisa Frankenstein — starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse — is connected to Jennifer's Body. Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025 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 1 Nov. 2025.

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