comic
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1 a book with pictures (n.) A2 Elementarya magazine or book that tells a story through a series of drawings.
a publication consisting of sequential art, typically featuring speech bubbles and captions to convey a narrative.
ExampleHe bought a new superhero comic at the shop this morning.
ExampleThe collector spent years searching for the original comic that introduced the iconic villain to the series.
- graphic novel
- comic book
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2 a funny person (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Theatrea person whose job is to make people laugh, like a comedian.
a professional entertainer or comedian who performs humorous material.
ExampleThe comic told several jokes that made the whole audience laugh.
ExampleThe club features a different stand-up comic every Saturday night to ensure the routine remains fresh for regular patrons.
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3 funny or amusing (adj.) B1 Intermediatemaking you laugh or feel amused.
causing laughter or amusement; humorous in nature or intent.
ExampleThe movie had a comic scene where the dog tried to cook dinner.
ExampleThe playwright masterfully balanced the tragic elements of the plot with moments of comic relief to prevent the atmosphere from becoming too heavy.
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4 relating to comedy (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Academic Theatreconnected to the style of comedy in books, plays, or films.
pertaining to the genre of comedy as a literary or dramatic form.
ExampleShe is a talented comic actress who has won many awards.
ExampleThe professor discussed the evolution of comic timing in early twentieth-century silent cinema during the lecture.
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
- farcical
- satirical
From Latin comicus, from Ancient Greek κωμικός (kōmikós, “relating to comedy”), from κῶμος (kômos, “carousal”).