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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Examples of comedic in a Sentence

She has a lot of comedic talent. a drama with comedic elements
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On is a darkly comedic film exploring family, loneliness and the complicated ways people reconnect after years of emotional distance. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Both shows make use of the parody defense, of course, that being the sly way for comedic artists to cash in on someone else’s intellectual property by insisting that their motives are honorably satirical. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Their similar parodying of presidential debates has led to The New York Times hiring them for comedic political content. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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