Comical: meaning, definitions and examples
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comical
[ kəˈmɪkəl ]
funny
Relating to or characterized by comedy; amusing or entertaining.
Synonyms
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.
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
Word origin
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.