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
Between the stars' comedic prowess and on-screen chemistry, their characters and relationship were distinct from the rest.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 May 2025
Evans, who was not present at the Cannes premiere, gives an oversized comedic performance as the church’s charming but evil minister.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 May 2025
Before the performance, Jin joined Fallon for a light-hearted interview segment that included a comedic role reversal, with Jin briefly acting as the show’s emcee.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 May 2025
The darkly comedic production kicks off Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 8.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 May 2025
Evans, who was not present at the Cannes premiere, gives an oversized comedic performance as the church’s charming but evil minister.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 May 2025
Before the performance, Jin joined Fallon for a light-hearted interview segment that included a comedic role reversal, with Jin briefly acting as the show’s emcee.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 May 2025
The darkly comedic production kicks off Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 8.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedic
Adjective
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Galloway provides a perspective that’s at turns humorous and moving, giving new grads solid advice while entertaining them as well.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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It is meant to be instructional, philosophical, informative, uplifting, and sometimes humorous.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Because to us, the most funny things are right next to the most tragic things.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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There are enough quotable lines of dialogue in the movie’s first half to remind you why Succession was, pound for pound, one of the most profanely funny shows on TV during its run.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Arngrim is also an author, stand-up comic, podcaster, and cooking show host.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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No surprise here, but Deborah is not, in fact, dead, but the terrible obit’s claim — that Deborah killed the Late Night franchise — is more enough to shock the comic out of her funk.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Her lessons are comical and their related excursions endearing: Santa Monica shares tips about different positions and offers pointers on incorporating toys.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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His Best Friend Still Shows Up Every Week to Watch Their Show Together (Exclusive) Noah had garbage day shirts and garbage toys, all of which were comical to Carrigan, as her husband, Noah's father, is a fireman.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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While there is something amusing about the sight of a bear climbing in like a person hitching a ride, the aftermath of a bear finding its way into your car is rarely a laughing matter.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The vibrant 90-minute play that kicked off La Jolla Playhouse’s 2025-26 season on Thursday night, is filled with funny lines, dancing, amusing characters and the joyful celebration of life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Comedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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