semicomic
- noun
- /ˌsɛmiˈkɒmɪk/
- Jargon
:
personaje semicómico
- Audiences appreciated the semicomic for breaking the tension with occasional jokes.
Examples
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As the semicomic, she brought a touch of lightness to the otherwise serious drama.
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The director assigned the semicomic role to an actor known for subtle humor.
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The semicomic character added depth to the play.
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In the show, the semicomic role was played by Jack.
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As the semicomic in the play, he provided just the right balance of humor to lighten the mood.
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The semicomic character cleverly delivered lines that made the audience chuckle during tense moments.
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Her portrayal of the semicomic brought relief and laughter to the otherwise heavy storyline.
Synonyms
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3.6
A funny part in a serious story that makes people laugh
Antonyms
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7.5
A performer who plays a serious role in a comedy to make the other person's jokes funnier
How Comic
- Informal
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3.0
145
2.5
- Jargon
15
7.5
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3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Semicomic comes from the parts semi- meaning 'half' and comic meaning 'funny', and it names a character or actor who is only partly comic. So, a semicomic gives small jokes or light relief in a serious play instead of being the main comedian.