Comic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to or characteristic of comedy; "comic hero".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The comic strip in the newspaper was full of satire and irony, poking fun at current events.
- His comic timing was impeccable, always delivering the punchline at just the right moment.
- The comic novel parodied the clichés of romance and adventure, exaggerating them for comedic effect.
- The comedian's comic persona was that of a bumbling fool, but in reality, he was a sharp observer of human nature.
- The film's comic relief came in the form of a wise-cracking sidekick who lightened the mood in tense moments.
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Meaning 2
Arousing or provoking laughter; "an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls"; "an amusing fellow"; "a comic hat"; "a comical look of surprise"; "funny stories that made everybody laugh"; "a very funny writer"; "it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much"; "a mirthful experience"; "risible courtroom antics".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The comically oversized shoes made him look like a clown.
- His jokes were full of clever wordplay and comic timing.
- She wore a bright red nose and a comical grin to the party.
- The comedian's facial expressions were so comically exaggerated that the whole audience was in stitches.
- The kids loved the comic antics of the cartoon characters on TV.