Comic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒmɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Comic is an adjective meaning Pertaining to comedy, as a literary genre.
Meaning
Pertaining to comedy, as a literary genre.
More Meanings
- Using the techniques of comedy, as a composition, performer etc; amusing, entertaining.
- Unintentionally humorous; amusing, ridiculous.
- Of or relating to comics or sequential art.
- A comedian.
- A story composed of drawn images arranged in a sequence, usually with textual captions; a comic book.
- (British) A children's magazine.
Example Sentences
comic genius
a comic stereotype
She started out as a joke-writer on the radio, and first performed as a comic at the ages of 30.
There is a quartet of comic musicians, who perform on instruments of an inconceivable bassness […]
Word Forms
- comics
Synonyms for comic
Depending on context, synonyms include comedic, comical, mirthful, risible, amusing, humorous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include funny, humourous, humorous, amusing, comical, comedian.
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