comedic

adjective

co·​me·​dic kə-ˈmē-dik How to pronounce comedic (audio)
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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The film also gave Lerman a chance to flex comedic muscles rarely seen in his more stoic roles. Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025 Official plot details are being kept under wraps, although the film is being described as a comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 July 2025 Kelce is among the athletes who will appear in the second iteration of the comedic golf film. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025 This comedic musical tale about ambition, love, family and devious murder plots will have playgoers gasping with laughter and reveling in its lively, imaginative score, a news release stated. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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