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Synonyms & Antonyms for comic
Synonyms: Adjective
antic, chucklesome, comedic, comical, droll, farcical, funny, hilarious, humoristic, humorous, hysterical (also hysteric), killing, laughable, ludicrous, ridiculous, riotous, risible, screaming, sidesplitting, uproarious
Synonyms: Noun
card, comedian, droll, farceur, funnyman, gagger, gagman, gagster, humorist, jester, joker, jokester, wag, wit
Antonyms: Adjective
humorless, lame, unamusing, uncomic, unfunny, unhumorous, unhysterical
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Examples of comic in a Sentence
Adjective
The drama has some comic moments. His comic timing is impeccable. The scene was included for comic effect.Noun
posted an especially funny comic by the watercooler a celebrated humorist who, without fail, could find the comic in even the most mundane of situations
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
This awareness — so important to our current culture wars — should make The Matrix more relevant than ever, but the film’s comic-book characterizations lessen its impact. — Armond White, National Review, "Is The Matrix the Conservative’s Star Wars?," 30 Aug. 2019 Even casual comic-book readers will see The Seven as an obvious analogue of DC's Justice League. — Peter Rubin, WIRED, "Amazon's The Boys Tests the Limits of Superhero Fatigue," 26 July 2019 But Bea’s voice as a writer is distinct, and Aine’s foibles and compulsions resist being lumped into a pile with other cheekily traumatized comic heroines. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "This Way Up Is a Bountiful Binge Watch," 22 Aug. 2019 Rogan, a stand-up comic and podcaster, brings guests like Alex Jones and Elon Musk on his show to talk about everything from simulation theory to DMT. — Makena Kelly, The Verge, "YouTube shows have become a secret weapon for rising politicians," 20 Aug. 2019 McNamara, whose husband was comic actor Patton Oswalt, died while writing a book on her investigation and her death propelled Jensen to begin solving crimes. — Robert Anglen, azcentral, "In 'Chase Darkness with Me,' Billy Jensen teaches you how to solve murders," 20 Aug. 2019 The event offers after-hours entertainment, celebrity panels, contests, comic creator panels, an escape room, game rooms, improv comedy and vendors. — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, "What you need to know about Indiana Comic Con in Indianapolis," 19 Aug. 2019 The clips show stand-up comic Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) making jokes about birth control and performing before troops. — Hal Boedeker, orlandosentinel.com, "‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ teases with merry season three trailer," 19 Aug. 2019 John Szeles, a comic magician who’d been forced into early retirement in 2014 after being diagnosed with a fatal heart condition. — Los Angeles Times, "In ‘Amazing Johnathan,’ a director confronts meth addiction — and maybe even tries it himself," 19 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Dozens of comic-book sellers, artists, voice-over talents, memorabilia dealers and other comics-minded types will be on hand. — Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "10 things you should be doing in Milwaukee this weekend, from the Tomato Romp to Harbor Fest," 5 Sep. 2019 Of the new folks, Hader is probably the standout, transforming young Finn Wolfhard’s motormouthed jokester into an appropriately jaded and embittered stand-up comic who’s only half-convinced Pennywise can be defeated. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "It Chapter Two Is a Blockbuster Horror Epic," 3 Sep. 2019 Pam Ann Returns Australian comic Caroline Reid’s alter ego sends up air travel. — Los Angeles Times, "Theater in L.A. this week: John Leguizamo’s ‘Latin History for Morons’ and more," 1 Sep. 2019 The role that has defined most of her comic runs is her successful career as a lawyer, and her rise as New York’s district attorney. — Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, "How 'She-Hulk' Solves a Longtime Marvel Problem," 30 Aug. 2019 The show features ballet and tap dancing, an audience quiz and comic surprised. — Emily Sorensen, Pomerado News, "Welk Theatre Resort’s 2020 season includes musicals, tribute shows," 29 Aug. 2019 The stultifying atmosphere of mainstream comedy has been attested to by legendary comics including Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Dave Chappelle. — Peter Spiliakos, National Review, "The Simpsons and the Cowardice of Tribal Comedy," 28 Aug. 2019 Cool Stuff The fourth annual Silicon Valley Comic Con Costume Contest will showcase professional and amateur cosplayers dressed as their favorite characters from movies, TV shows, games and comics at 6 p.m. Saturday. — Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, "Don’t miss these Silicon Valley Comic Con events for 2019," 13 Aug. 2019 Gates’ campaign calls specifically on stand-up comics to bring the power of their humor to bear on the gender equality issue, recording short videos and tweeting them on the hashtag #EqualityCantWait. — Cassie Werber, Quartz at Work, "Three women walk into a bar. 208 years later they get paid the same as men," 7 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'comic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.