Comic: meaning, definitions and examples

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comic

 

[ หˆkษ’mษชk ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

book or strip

A comic is a book or strip containing pictures and dialogue, typically in a humorous or satirical style. Comics are often used to tell stories or provide social commentary.

Synonyms

cartoon, comic strip, funny book

Examples of usage

  • Have you read the latest comic by your favorite artist?
  • My favorite comic strip is 'Calvin and Hobbes.'
Context #2 | Adjective

funny or amusing

Comic is used to describe something that is funny or amusing, often in a lighthearted or playful way.

Synonyms

amusing, funny, humorous

Examples of usage

  • She has a comic way of telling stories that always makes me laugh.
  • The movie had a comic twist at the end that caught everyone by surprise.

Translations

Translations of the word "comic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรดmico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคธเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช komisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komiczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒŸใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรณmico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งŒํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆู…ูŠุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘็จฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komiฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spaugilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะปะบั–ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรณmico

Etymology

The word 'comic' originated from the Latin word 'comicus', meaning 'pertaining to comedy'. In the late 16th century, it was first used to describe humorous or satirical works. Over time, 'comic' evolved to encompass a wide range of funny or amusing content, including books, strips, and performances.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,160 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.