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comical

/ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
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Adverb:comically
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1

Amusing or provoking laughter, especially in a strange, unexpected, or unintentional way.

Example

"The puppy made a comical attempt to climb up onto the high sofa."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "comic" usually refers to something intentionally designed to amuse (such as a comic actor or comic strip), "comical" often describes something that is funny in an odd, unexpected, or unintentional way (such as a comical hat or a comical mistake).

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comfrey
comfy
comic
comical
comicality
comically
comics

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered English in the 15th century from Late Latin "comicalis," derived from Latin "comicus" and Ancient Greek "komikos" (relating to comedy), which ultimately stems from "komos" (revel or merrymaking).

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