Word Adverb
comically
adv.
manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈkɑmɪkəɫi/ UK /kˈɒmɪkli/ com·i·cal·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that is very funny or silly. You use it to describe something that is so extreme or strange that it makes you laugh.
adv.in a manner that is extremely funny, absurd, or ridiculous. Often used to emphasize the exaggerated nature of an action or appearance.
Examples
“He was comically dressed for the party.”
“The cat was comically confused by the new furniture and kept walking into the walls.”
“The protagonist's attempts to maintain a serious demeanor were comically undermined by his constant, involuntary snorting whenever he tried to speak.”
Real-world usage
“It is no bigger than a fingertip, but has comically large antennae - which Hughes likens to "big floppy ears".”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated