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Comical: meaning, definitions and examples

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comical

 

[kษ™หˆmษชkษ™l ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

funny

Relating to or characterized by comedy; amusing or entertaining.

Synonyms

amusing, entertaining, funny.

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Word Description / Examples
comical

Best used for situations or events that are strange or absurd, often in a way that makes people laugh unintentionally.

  • His attempt to fix the broken chair was quite comical.
  • The movie's plot was so unrealistic, it was almost comical.
funny

Commonly used to describe something that makes people laugh out loud. It's more casual and straightforward than other terms.

  • That joke you told at dinner was really funny!
  • He is known for his funny impressions of celebrities.
amusing

Suitable for light-hearted situations that bring a smile or mild laughter. It's often used in a more gentle or polite way.

  • She found his stories about traveling very amusing.
  • The children's play was amusing and kept the audience entertained.
entertaining

Applied to events or activities that capture attention and keep people engaged, providing enjoyment for a period of time.

  • The magician's show was really entertaining.
  • Reading her book on a rainy day was entertaining and made the time fly by.

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.

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Word Description / Examples
comical

Used to describe something funny or amusing in a light-hearted way.

  • The play was full of comical characters that kept the audience laughing
  • Her comical expressions always brighten my day
ridiculous

Used to highlight that something deserves mockery because it is highly unreasonable or silly; often carries a negative connotation.

  • Your argument is completely ridiculous
  • The price they're asking for this old car is ridiculous
laughable

Used to describe something so absurd it's worthy only of being laughed at; can carry a slightly negative connotation.

  • His excuse was so weak it was almost laughable
  • The idea of him being a great singer is laughable
ludicrous

Describes something utterly ridiculous or absurd, typically used to emphasize how unreasonable or nonsensical something is.

  • The proposal was ludicrous and not even worth considering
  • It's ludicrous to think you could finish that project in one day

Examples of usage

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

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • Derived from the Greek word 'komikos', which referred to comedy or humorous performance.
  • First used in English around the late 16th century, indicating anything related to comedy or humor.

Entertainment

  • Many famous films and TV shows are labeled as comical, often using slapstick comedy to elicit laughter.
  • Stand-up comedy, where performers tell funny stories and jokes, is a popular comical form of entertainment worldwide.

Literature

  • Comical characters often appear in literature to add humor, such as the whimsical characters in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.
  • Satirical works, like those by Mark Twain, use comical elements to critique society.

Psychology

  • Humor, often comical in nature, is known to reduce stress and increase feelings of happiness.
  • The brain responds to comedic stimuli by releasing endorphins, reinforcing the enjoyment of comical experiences.

Pop Culture

  • The popularity of webcomics illustrates how comical storytelling can engage audiences on digital platforms.
  • Characters like the comical 'SpongeBob SquarePants' have defined modern entertainment for children, becoming cultural icons.

Translations

Translations of the word "comical" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรดmico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคธเฅเคฏเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช komisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lucu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komiczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆป‘็จฝใช (ใ“ใฃใ‘ใ„ใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรณmico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์Šค์šด (useun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆู…ูŠุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘็จฝ็š„ (huรกjฤซ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komiฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spaugilegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะธะบะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรณmico

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.