comedic

/kəˈmiːdɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /kəˈmiːdɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /kə-ˈmē-dik/ (ame, mw)

comedic — adjective

  • comedicpositive
  • more comediccomparative
  • most comedicsuperlative

1. describing something that belongs to the genre of comedy, such as a film, role,

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing something that belongs to the genre of comedy, such as a film, role, performance, or actor's craft.

例句

Iris built her career on comedic roles in independent British films.

attributive: comedic + noun (role/film/performance)

The director praised Lucas for his sharp comedic timing during the dinner scene.

fixed collocation: comedic timing

同義詞
  • comic

    near-synonym; 'comic' is older and used more freely (a comic novel, comic relief)

  • theatrical

    wider — covers all stage performance, not just comedy

反義詞
  • tragic

    the opposite genre label in drama

  • dramatic

    often contrasted when comparing serious vs comedic roles

文法句型

comedic + noun

用法筆記

Used attributively before nouns naming a craft, genre, or work (role, timing, film, actor, talent). Distinct from sense 2: a comedic actor may not personally be funny — they work in comedy.

常見錯誤

❌The dinner was very comedic.
✅The dinner was very funny.
💡for everyday 'funny', native speakers prefer 'funny' or 'amusing'; 'comedic' usually modifies a craft or work.
❌She is a comedic.
✅She is a comedian.' / 'She is comedic in her style.
💡'comedic' is an adjective, not a noun for the person.

2. making people laugh because a situation, result, or moment turns out absurd or a

2.形容詞C1
釋義

making people laugh because a situation, result, or moment turns out absurd or amusing.

例句

The kitten chasing the laser pointer led to comedic chaos in Yumi's living room.

comedic + abstract noun (chaos/results/effect)

Sofia's attempt to bake bread without a recipe had genuinely comedic results.

comedic results — outcome read as funny

同義詞
  • funny

    everyday plain word; 'comedic' is more literary or observational

  • amusing

    milder; raises a smile rather than a laugh

  • absurd

    highlights the illogical quality of what is funny

反義詞

文法句型

comedic + noun

be comedic

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: this sense calls a situation, result, or moment actually amusing; sense 1 labels a craft or work as belonging to comedy. Often paired with abstract nouns (chaos, results, effect, moment) rather than people.

常見錯誤

❌That joke was so comedic, I cried laughing.
✅That joke was so funny, I cried laughing.
💡for plain everyday laughter, 'funny' sounds more natural; 'comedic' suggests a slightly removed, observational tone.