adj
Uncommon
comical
KO-mih-kuhl
Comical (adj) means Funny in a light, whimsical, or ridiculous way. Example: “The puppy's comical attempts to catch its own tail had everyone laughing.”
adj
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more comical
- Superlative
- most comical
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Etymology
From Latin comicus (\"comic\"), reshaped in Middle English with the suffix -al.
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What does “comical” mean?
The word “comical” means funny in a light, whimsical, or ridiculous way. In plain terms, funny, especially in a way that seems silly or absurd rather than deliberately witty.
How do you pronounce “comical”?
“Comical” is pronounced KO-mih-kuhl (/ˈkɑmɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “comical” in a sentence?
Here is “comical” used in a sentence: “The puppy's comical attempts to catch its own tail had everyone laughing.”
What is another word for “comical”?
Words with a similar meaning to “comical” include comic, comedial and comedic.
What part of speech is “comical”?
“Comical” is an adjective.
Where does the word “comical” come from?
The word “comical” comes from Latin. From Latin comicus (\"comic\"), reshaped in Middle English with the suffix -al.
Is “comical” a common word?
“Comical” is an uncommon word in modern English.
