comic
ˈkɑːmɪk
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Definition of comic - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
publicationmagazine or book containing narrative artwork in sequential panels
  • He bought a comic every week to follow his favorite superhero stories..
comic book graphic novel manga
2.
comedianperson who performs comedy acts
  • The comic had everyone laughing at the show.
comedian humorist joker

Adjective

1.
entertainmentrelated to comedy or humor
  • The comic play had everyone laughing.
funny humorous
2.
humorfunny or amusing in nature
  • His comic antics were a hit at the party.
humorous jocular witty
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Expressions with comic

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book with illustrated stories, often published as a series
I bought a new comic book yesterday.
sequence of drawings in print, usually funny or satirical
I read the comic strip every morning in the paper.
light opera with humorous elements and spoken dialogue
The theater staged a comic opera last night.
funny with dark or morbid elements
The movie was darkly comic, making us laugh at tragedy.
comic book adaptation of a film
The film comic captures the essence of the movie perfectly.
charity that raises money through entertainment
Comic Relief organizes events to help those in need.

Origin of comic

Greek, kōmikos (of comedy)

Terms with comic included in their meaning

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comedy
quality of being amusing or comic
cartoon panels
comic strip in newspapers or magazines
comics
person who creates cartoons or comic strips
comic audio
noise from fast motion, often with air or water rushing
draw
create a humorous drawing or comic strip
comedy
comic duo with contrasting personalities
comics
comic book or graphic novel
entertainment
comic incident or series of incidents

Examples of comic in a sentence

  • The comic was filled with vibrant illustrations and witty dialogue.
  • The comic entertained the crowd with his jokes.
  • She became a comic after years of practice.
  • His comic timing was perfect during the show.
  • The comic scenes in the movie were well-received.
  • The comic dialogue had everyone laughing.

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  1. French:BD, humoristique, ...
  2. German:Comic, komisch, ...
  3. Italian:fumetto, divertente, ...
  4. Spanish:cómic, humorístico, ...
  5. Portuguese:banda desenhada, humorístico, ...
  6. Chinese:漫画, 喜剧的, ...
  7. Japanese:漫画, コミカルな, ...
  8. Arabic:قِصَّة مُصَوَّرَة, كُومِيدِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹמִיקְס, קוֹמִי, ...
  10. Russian:комикс, комедийный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:журнал коміксів, комічний, ...
  12. Hindi:चित्रकथा, हास्यपूर्ण, ...
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