comic
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Using the techniques of comedy, as a composition, performer etc.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑmɪk
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Using the techniques of comedy, as a composition, performer etc; amusing, entertaining.
Of or relating to comics or sequential art.
Pertaining to comedy, as a literary genre.
Unintentionally humorous; amusing, ridiculous.
noun
A story composed of drawn images arranged in a sequence, usually with textual captions; a graphic novel.
A comedian.
british
A children's magazine.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Using the techniques of comedy, as a composition, performer etc; amusing, entertaining.
Used this way, comic is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. Keep it for friendly, informal settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Playful and informal
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More ways to use comic
- “Reading a comic book is a fun way to relax after work.”
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Word Family
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Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A magazine devoted to comic strips.
Opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken.
A sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book.
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Synonyms
Sense: story composed of drawn images arranged in a sequence
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