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Definition of comedic

comedic

/kəˈmiːdɪk/
co · me · dic
Adverb:comedically
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or having the nature of comedy, especially as a dramatic or performance art.

Example

"The actress was widely praised for her impeccable comedic timing throughout the stage play."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'comic' and 'comical' are closely related, 'comedic' specifically pertains to the art, structure, or performance of comedy (as in 'comedic timing' or 'comedic actor'), whereas 'comical' usually describes something unintentionally funny or absurd.

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come
comeback
comedian
comedic
comedically
comedienne
comedown

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English in the mid-17th century from 'comedy' plus the suffix '-ic', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'kōmōidia', from 'kōmos' (revel or merrymaking) and 'aoidos' (singer).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Comedic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/comedic
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