Dictionary monolingual
English
Comic
ˈkɑmɪk
Common
~ 4200
~ 4200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Comic -
A humorous or entertaining comic strip, comic book, or graphic novel
Example: I enjoy reading comic books in my free time.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations, leisure activities
Note: Commonly used to refer to illustrated stories with humor or entertainment value.
Relating to or characteristic of comedy
Example: The movie had a comic storyline that kept the audience laughing.
Usage: formalContext: discussing literature, film, or theater
Note: Used to describe something that is funny or amusing in a literary or performance context.
A professional comedian who performs stand-up comedy or comedic acts
Example: The club featured a well-known comic as the headline act.
Usage: formalContext: entertainment industry, comedy shows
Note: Refers to a person who entertains through comedy performances.
Comic's synonyms
funny
Funny means causing laughter or amusement.
Example: She told a funny story that made everyone laugh.
Note: Comic specifically refers to something related to comedy or humor, while funny can refer to a wider range of things that cause amusement.
humorous
Humorous means full of humor or amusing.
Example: The humorous illustrations in the book added charm to the story.
Note: Humorous is often used to describe something that is light-hearted and entertaining, similar to comic but with a slightly more sophisticated connotation.
comical
Comical means causing laughter through being amusing or funny.
Example: His comical antics never failed to entertain the audience.
Note: Comical is closely related to comic in meaning, often used to describe something that is amusing or funny in a slightly exaggerated or exaggerated way.
hilarious
Hilarious means extremely funny and causing great amusement.
Example: The stand-up comedian's jokes were so hilarious that the audience couldn't stop laughing.
Note: Hilarious is a stronger synonym for comic, indicating something that is very funny and likely to cause uncontrollable laughter.
amusing
Amusing means causing laughter or providing entertainment.
Example: The amusing anecdotes shared by the speaker kept the audience engaged.
Note: Amusing is a more general term that can encompass a wide range of things that are entertaining or funny, including comic elements.
Comic expressions, common phrases
Comic relief
Comic relief refers to a humorous or light-hearted element introduced in a serious or tragic work to provide relief from tension or emotional intensity.
Example: The funny scene provided some much-needed comic relief in the intense movie.
Note: While 'comic' refers to something humorous, 'comic relief' specifically indicates the function of humor in relieving tension.
Comic strip
A comic strip is a series of cartoon illustrations that tells a story or conveys humor, typically published in newspapers or magazines.
Example: I enjoy reading the comic strips in the newspaper every morning.
Note: Unlike 'comic' which can refer to any form of humor, 'comic strip' specifically refers to a series of cartoon illustrations.
Comic book
A comic book is a publication that contains comics, often featuring illustrated narratives of fictional stories, particularly in the genres of superheroes, fantasy, or science fiction.
Example: He collects rare comic books featuring superhero adventures.
Note: While 'comic' can be a broader term for humor, 'comic book' specifically refers to a publication containing comic strips.
Comic genius
A comic genius is someone who possesses exceptional talent and creativity in creating and performing comedy, often resulting in groundbreaking or highly influential work.
Example: Charlie Chaplin is considered a comic genius for his groundbreaking work in silent film comedy.
Note: Unlike 'comic' which generally refers to humor, 'comic genius' highlights exceptional talent and creativity in comedy.
Comic timing
Comic timing refers to the skill of delivering a joke or humorous line at the right moment to maximize its comedic effect.
Example: Her impeccable comic timing always gets the biggest laughs from the audience.
Note: While 'comic' can refer to humor in general, 'comic timing' specifically focuses on the skill of delivering humor effectively.
Comic con
A comic con is a convention where fans of comic books, movies, and other popular media gather to celebrate and participate in various activities related to their interests.
Example: Fans dressed up as their favorite characters at the annual comic con event.
Note: In this phrase, 'comic' refers to the comic book and entertainment aspect, while 'con' is short for convention.
Comic potential
Comic potential refers to the capacity or likelihood for something to be funny or humorous, often in terms of creative content or performance.
Example: The script has great comic potential with its witty dialogue and humorous situations.
Note: While 'comic' refers to humor itself, 'comic potential' emphasizes the possibility or likelihood of humor being generated.
Comic - Examples
Comic books are very popular among teenagers.
The comedian made everyone laugh with his jokes.
The movie was a hilarious comedy.
Comic grammar
Comic - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: comic
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): comic
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): comics
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): comic
Syllables, Separation and Stress
comic Contains 2 syllables: com • ic
Phonetic transcription: ˈkä-mik
com ic , ˈkä mik (The red syllable is stressed)
Comic - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
comic: ~ 4200 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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