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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His breakout comedic dark fantasy comic series Barbaric has sold more than one million copies and is currently in development as a series at Netflix. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 Geffen had his eyes set instead on a comedic actor from Canada. — Andrew Buss, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026 Prior to the public accusations, Brand was best known for his comedic work in Hollywood staples like 2008’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall and the 2010 comedy Get Him to the Greek. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026 The Colonial Players present adaptation of Washington Irving’s classic ghost story, featuring spooky themes, comedic scares, stylized violence, suspenseful moments, and mild language. — Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 28 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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