What does COMIC mean?

Comic

Part of Speech: noun, adjective

Definition:

• As a noun: a person who entertains an audience by making them laugh through jokes or funny actions.
• As an adjective: causing laughter or amusement; funny.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈkɑː.mɪk/
• UK: /ˈkɒm.ɪk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "comic" originated from the Latin word "comicus" which means "a comic actor". The word was first used in English in the early 16th century to describe a person who made others laugh. Later, the word was used as an adjective to describe anything that is funny or causes laughter.

Synonyms:

• Amusing
• Humorous
• Witty
• Jocular
• Entertaining

Related Words:

• Humor
• Joker
• Smile
• Laugh
• Happy

Example Sentences:

• The comic made the audience laugh with his hilarious jokes.
• The movie was a comic masterpiece that left everyone in stitches.
• The book was filled with comic illustrations that made it a joy to read.