Word
comedic
US/kəˈmidɪk/
UK/kəmˈiːdɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to comedy or humor. You use it to describe things that are funny or intended to make people laugh.
adj. relating to the genre of comedy or characterized by humor. Typically used attributively before nouns such as 'effect', 'timing', or 'actor'.
Examples
“The movie has a light comedic tone.”
“Her sharp comedic timing made the audience laugh at every pause.”
“The film balances dark themes with subtle comedic relief, ensuring the narrative remains engaging despite its serious subject matter.”
Examples
simple
“The movie has a light comedic tone.”
contextual
“Her sharp comedic timing made the audience laugh at every pause.”
complex
“The film balances dark themes with subtle comedic relief, ensuring the narrative remains engaging despite its serious subject matter.”
Real-World Examples
“It only took a couple of episodes before I began to appreciate the honest and comedic way The Bear presents those high-anxiety moments.” “Few details from the ceremony have been shared publicly and Kelce's comments on Wednesday mark the first he's shared since the couple were wed by comedic actor Adam Sandler.” Etymology
From comedy + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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