Meaning & use

comedic

adjective·Academic

Relating to or intended to produce comedy; humorous in style or effect.

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The actor is known for his comedic timing in fast-paced dialogue scenes.

She added a comedic twist to the otherwise serious speech.

A note on using this word

Comedic generally describes style or technique, as in 'comedic timing,' rather than a person's personality, which would use 'funny' or 'comic.'

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