comic
Americanadjective
noun
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a comedian.
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comics, comic strips.
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the comic, the element or quality of comedy in literature, art, drama, etc..
An appreciation of the comic came naturally to her.
adjective
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of, relating to, characterized by, or characteristic of comedy
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(prenominal) acting in, writing, or composing comedy
a comic writer
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humorous; funny
noun
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a person who is comic, esp a comic actor; comedian
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a book or magazine containing comic strips
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(usually plural) comic strips in newspapers, etc
Other Word Forms
- noncomic adjective
- quasi-comic adjective
- semicomic adjective
- uncomic adjective
Etymology
Origin of comic
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin cōmicus < Greek kōmikós, equivalent to kôm ( os ) a revel + -ikos -ic
Example Sentences
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I’m more focused on preserving the craft anyway, and not just myself, but comics that come behind me.
From Los Angeles Times
These shows share a rhythm and a repertoire of comic tactics and effects.
From Los Angeles Times
Paul Thomas Anderson's darkly comic thriller, One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, was the biggest winner on the night, picking up six awards out of the 14 it was up for.
From BBC
Is it tragic or comic or neither or somehow all at the same time?
The Royal Mint has unveiled the collectable in collaboration with the comic, celebrating the long-running children's favourite and his dog, Gnasher.
From BBC
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