as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
my friends insist that this new television show is the most comedic thing ever created by the mind of man
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Recent Examples of comedic
Cookie Fleck, O’Hara’s character in Best in Show, is an outstanding example of her comedic sensibility—a meld of physical comedy, deadpan affect, and delirious self-confidence—whose influence is all over the mock-interview segments of, say, Parks and Recreation.
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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
Alexander has certainly proven his comedic chops already, but his image is not that of a comedian.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Before yesterday, Catherine O’Hara seemed to be near the apex of her comedic powers, landing two Emmy nominations just last fall for her incredible work on The Studio and the beloved adaptation of The Last of Us.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
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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
Alexander has certainly proven his comedic chops already, but his image is not that of a comedian.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Before yesterday, Catherine O’Hara seemed to be near the apex of her comedic powers, landing two Emmy nominations just last fall for her incredible work on The Studio and the beloved adaptation of The Last of Us.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedic
Adjective
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The only thing more captivating than Mane’s humorous lyrics is his streetwear look.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The most effective Super Bowl ads this year delivered an emotional or humorous punch while also clearly conveying the importance or utility of their products, according to Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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From the other side of the window the guard is giving me funny kine looks.—
Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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But history, which has a funny way of repeating itself, suggests otherwise.—
Stephen Mihm,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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O’Hara was one of the most celebrated comic actresses of her generation.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Mammoth, which recently launched Season 2 on the BBC, stars and is created by Welsh comic and actor Mike Bubbins.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The score is a comical barrage of harp strums, as if heaven’s angels have gotten good and drunk.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Trinidadian queen of hip hop took to social media to blast the comedian for his comical remarks at Sunday’s Grammy Awards ceremony.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Erskine is a charming mess as the highly amusing Alice, who has no personal boundaries and is reeling from a recent break up.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Schein directs the show with tongue firmly planted in cheek, so there are many amusing sight gags (like an atrocious comb-over wig).—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Comedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedic. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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