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- pronunciation:
- ka
mihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, relating to, or characterized by comedy; comical or comedic.
I enjoy his comic novels and find his more serious works a bit pretentious.Her new play is a comic masterpiece.He is an actor more famous for his comic roles than his dramatic roles.- antonyms:
- dramatic, serious, tragic
- similar words:
- comical
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| definition 2: |
participating in or producing comedy.
She has become one of the nation's best comic writers.Known only as a comic actor, he had hopes of someday changing his image. |
| definition 3: |
causing amusement; comical.
It was a comic predicament when our dog dashed down the steps and bounded onto the school bus.- antonyms:
- lachrymose, serious
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| definition 4: |
pertaining to a series of cartoons, or to a book, magazine, or newspaper section devoted to such series.
I always read the comic strips in the Sunday paper.Our favorite comic books were the adventure ones. |
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burlesque, facetious, humorous, satirical, zany |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a comedian, esp. a professional entertainer specializing in comedy.
We have some great comics performing here for you tonight.- similar words:
- comedian
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| definition 2: |
(pl.) one or more series of cartoons, or a book, magazine, or newspaper section devoted to such series.
He never reads the articles in the newspaper; he just likes the comics. |
| related words: |
clown, jester, joker |
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