Comical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒmɪkəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Comical is an adjective meaning Funny, whimsically amusing.
Meaning
Funny, whimsically amusing.
More Meanings
- Laughable; ridiculous.
- (archaic) Originally, relating to comedy.
Example Sentences
It was a comical performance.
The tutor excelled in comical scoldings.
He's just put salt in his tea instead of sugar. What a comical error!
Mr. Sanders has scored some rhetorical points against Mrs. Clinton for her longstanding ties to Wall Street, but she has responded well, and it would be comical to watch any of the Republican candidates try to make that case, given that they are all virtually tied to, or actually part of, the business establishment.
Synonyms for comical
Depending on context, synonyms include comic, comedial, comedic, mirthful, risible, amusing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include funny, humourous, humorous, amusing, risible, laughable.
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