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comique — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • comedian noun A performer who entertains audiences with jokes and humor.
  • comic adj Funny or intended to amuse; relating to comedy.
  • comical adj Funny in a light, whimsical, or ridiculous way.

Senses

comique is used for these senses in English:

  • comedian An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.
  • comic Pertaining to comedy, as a literary genre. [from 16th c.]
  • comic Using the techniques of comedy, as a composition, performer etc; amusing, entertaining. [from 16th c.]
  • comical (archaic) Originally, relating to comedy.

comedian — full definition

  1. noun A performer who entertains audiences with jokes and humor.
  2. noun A person who is naturally funny, whether or not they perform professionally.

comic — full definition

  1. adj Funny or intended to amuse; relating to comedy.
  2. noun A comedian, or a magazine or booklet telling a story through drawn panels.

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