Word
comically
Phoneticscom·i·cal·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɑmɪkəɫi/
UK/kˈɒmɪkli/
Adverb of manner
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.”
Examples
simple
“He was comically dressed for the party.”
contextual
“The cat was comically confused by the new furniture and kept walking into the walls.”
complex
“The protagonist's attempts to maintain a serious demeanor were comically undermined by his constant, involuntary snorting whenever he tried to speak.”
Real-World Examples
“Comically, he hid the sandpaper inside his trousers.” “It is no bigger than a fingertip, but has comically large antennae - which Hughes likens to "big floppy ears".” Word family
NOUN
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
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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