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comedically

comedically

2 4.3
In a funny way that makes people laugh
  • adverb
  • /kəˈmɪdɪkli/
translation icon : cómicamente
  • [ laughs ] I didn't realize that also played comedically.
  • just comedically

It just seems more emphatic, comedically emphatic.

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Examples

  • But did my fellow artists appreciate the comedically ironic aspect of my new superhero character?

  • You know, comedically, yeah, it's fun.

  • We had done something comedically that worked really well, and I got excited.

  • He was a big influence comedically that I remember.

  • The comedian told the story comedically, leaving the audience in stitches.

  • He approached the sensitive topic comedically, which helped lighten the mood.

  • The film cleverly depicts a tragic situation comedically, showcasing the humor in adversity.

Synonyms

jokingly
vscomedically
27 2.0

Said or done as a joke and not meant seriously

is broader, linking to funny style beyond merely unserious remarks
dryly
vscomedically
18 6.1

In a calm, serious way that seems slightly funny

is broader, applying to many funny styles beyond understatement
wryly
vscomedically
12 7.0

In a dry, slightly mocking way

is broader, covering general funny tone not limited to mockery
hilariously
vscomedically
  • Informal
12 2.5

In a very funny way that makes people laugh

is less intense, linked to funny things without extreme reactions
comically
vscomedically
11 3.9

In a funny way that makes people laugh

has identical meaning but appears as an alternative form in writing
amusingly
vscomedically
5 3.0

In a funny way that makes people laugh

is broader, linked to funny style without necessarily causing smiles
laughingly
vscomedically
5 2.9

In a happy way that shows you find something funny

focuses on funny manner rather than the physical act of joy
humorously
vscomedically
5 3.3

In a funny way that makes people laugh

is broader, linked to funny style without always aiming to cause smiles
wittily
vscomedically
1 6.1

In a quick, clever way that makes people laugh

is broader, covering funny actions not only clever remarks
jocularly
vscomedically
1 7.1

In a joking way to make people laugh

is broader, covering funny ways not limited to teasing remarks
sidesplittingly
vscomedically
  • Informal
1 8.1

In a way that makes people laugh a lot

is more general and does not always imply such extreme reactions
farcically
vscomedically
1 7.9

In a very silly way

is broader, relating to funny ways not always absurd or ridiculous
jestingly
vscomedically
6.4

In a joking way that is not serious

is broader, covering funny intent beyond casual banter

Antonyms

1.6

In a way that shows you mean what you say

How Humorous

hilariously
  • Informal
12 2.5
amusingly
5 3.0
comedically
2 4.3
humorously
5 3.3
wittily
1 6.1

Surface Forms

comedically positive

Morphology

comedically = comedic (transparent) = comedic + ally

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally' to 'comedic', so the meaning 'in a comedic way' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Comedically comes from comedy, a word for funny plays in ancient Greece, and it is the same root as everyday words like comic and comedian. So, to do something comedically is to do it 'in a funny way' to make people laugh.