adj
comical
KO-mih-kuhl
adj
1
Funny in a light, whimsical, or ridiculous way.
"The puppy's comical attempts to catch its own tail had everyone laughing."
"It was almost comical how badly the plan fell apart."
How to Use Comical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFunny, especially in a way that seems silly or absurd rather than deliberately witty.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a comical sight
comical effect
almost comical
Word Forms
more comical comparative, most comical superlative
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Etymology
From Latin comicus (\"comic\"), reshaped in Middle English with the suffix -al.