Comical: meaning, definitions and examples

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comical

 

[ kəˈmɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

funny

Relating to or characterized by comedy; amusing or entertaining.

Synonyms

amusing, entertaining, funny

Examples of usage

  • He has a comical way of telling stories.
  • The movie was a comical take on the classic fairy tale.
  • She couldn't help but laugh at his comical antics.
Context #2 | Adjective

ridiculous

Causing laughter because of absurdity; laughable or ludicrous.

Synonyms

laughable, ludicrous, ridiculous

Examples of usage

  • The situation was so comical that everyone burst out laughing.
  • His comical outfit drew attention wherever he went.

Translations

Translations of the word "comical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cômico

🇮🇳 हास्यपूर्ण

🇩🇪 komisch

🇮🇩 lucu

🇺🇦 комічний

🇵🇱 komiczny

🇯🇵 滑稽な (こっけいな)

🇫🇷 comique

🇪🇸 cómico

🇹🇷 komik

🇰🇷 우스운 (useun)

🇸🇦 كوميدي

🇨🇿 komický

🇸🇰 komický

🇨🇳 滑稽的 (huájī de)

🇸🇮 komičen

🇮🇸 spaugilegt

🇰🇿 комикалық

🇬🇪 კომიკური

🇦🇿 komik

🇲🇽 cómico

Etymology

The word 'comical' originated from the Latin word 'comicus', which meant 'pertaining to comedy'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'comical' has been used to describe things that are funny, amusing, or absurd, often evoking laughter or a sense of amusement in people.

See also: comically.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,410, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.