Meaning of the word comic in English

What does comic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

comic

US /ˈkɑː.mɪk/

UK /ˈkɑː.mɪk/

a person who makes people laugh, especially a professional entertainer who tells jokes and funny stories

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The comic had the audience in stitches with his hilarious routine.

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She dreams of becoming a stand-up comic.

Synonym:

comedian humorist jokester wit entertainer

a magazine or book containing comic strips or cartoons

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He spent hours reading his favorite comic.

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The new issue of the comic is out today.

Synonym:

comic book graphic novel cartoon book

causing or meant to cause laughter

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The play was a comic masterpiece.

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He has a very comic way of telling stories.

Synonym:

funny humorous amusing hilarious witty

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comic strip comic book