comedic

adjective

co·​me·​dic kə-ˈmē-dik How to pronounce comedic (audio)
Synonyms of comedicnext
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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Fans are also tracking the comedic lore behind host Vic Michaelis‘ (Vic Michaelis) spiraling personal life. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026 The comedic pair also did an episode of Nick Cannon's Wild n' Out before bringing their beloved characters to a skit for SNL in 2022. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 But the four mockumentaries that O’Hara made with Guest over the course of a decade—Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration—are the most transcendent examples of her comedic prowess. Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026 The comedic thriller will premiere globally on the platform on May 20 with the first two episodes of the half hour, 10-episode season, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through July 15. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 3 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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