Definitions
01a book with pictures
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. a magazine or book that tells a story through a series of drawings.
n. a publication consisting of sequential art, typically featuring speech bubbles and captions to convey a narrative.
日本語:漫画※
“He bought a new superhero comic at the shop this morning.”
“The collector spent years searching for the original comic that introduced the iconic villain to the series.”
Synonyms
02a funny person
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Theater
n. a person whose job is to make people laugh, like a comedian.
n. a professional entertainer or comedian who performs humorous material.
“The comic told several jokes that made the whole audience laugh.”
“The club features a different stand-up comic every Saturday night to ensure the routine remains fresh for regular patrons.”
03funny or amusing
B1 · Intermediate
adj. making you laugh or feel amused.
adj. causing laughter or amusement; humorous in nature or intent.
Español:cómico
“The movie had a comic scene where the dog tried to cook dinner.”
“The playwright masterfully balanced the tragic elements of the plot with moments of comic relief to prevent the atmosphere from becoming too heavy.”
04relating to comedy
B2 · Upper Intermediate Theater Academic
adj. connected to the style of comedy in books, plays, or films.
adj. pertaining to the genre of comedy as a literary or dramatic form.
“She is a talented comic actress who has won many awards.”
“The professor discussed the evolution of comic timing in early twentieth-century silent cinema during the lecture.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “comic” in context.
Verb
01. collect comics
“She has been collecting vintage comics since she was ten years old.”
verb + noun
02. publish a comic
“The small independent press decided to publish a comic about local history.”
verb + noun
03. read a comic
“He spent the whole afternoon sitting in the garden reading a comic.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. digital comic
“Many readers now prefer to download a digital comic onto their tablets.”
adj + noun
05. weekly comic
“Children used to wait eagerly for their favorite weekly comic to arrive.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. comic book
“The movie was based on a popular comic book series from the 1980s.”
noun + noun
07. comic strip
“I always check the daily comic strip in the newspaper for a quick laugh.”
noun + noun
08. stand-up comic
“The stand-up comic performed a hilarious set at the local theater last night.”
noun + noun
Confusables
Comic describes the genre or profession of comedy, while comical describes something that makes you laugh because it is funny or absurd.
RememberComic = The Category. Comical = The Cause of laughter.
Real-World Examples
“And so the dreams came true for a comic who cut his standup teeth aged 17.” “You can fall victim to your own high standards – and few comics have set higher standards than Jordan Brookes.” Etymology
From Latin comicus, from Ancient Greek κωμικός (kōmikós, “relating to comedy”), from κῶμος (kômos, “carousal”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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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
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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