Cool MateMeaning of Comic
humorous and making you laugh
In simple words: A funny story or picture usually in a magazine or book.
Comic in a sentence
- a comic monologue/story
- The play is both comic and tragic.
- She can always be relied on to provide **comic relief** *(= something to make you laugh)* at a boring party.
- He wore a red nose and novelty glasses for comic effect.
- a blackly comic futuristic fantasy
- a comic opera
- a very fine comic actor
- Charlie Chaplin was a comic genius.
How to use Comic
Use 'comic' when referring to humorous content in written or graphic form. Typically used in casual conversation but can be used in discussions about literature or art. Avoid using it in formal academic contexts where more specific terms may be appropriate.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'comic' as a 'comical' story that makes you laugh.
Related words
Common mistakes with Comic
- Confused with 'comics', which refers to the genre or multiple works.
- Using 'comic' exclusively for humorous content, neglecting its artistic format.
- Incorrectly pluralizing it as 'comics' when referring to a single item.
Comic appears in
Comic in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كوميدي
قصة أو صورة مضحكة عادة في مجلة أو كتاب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কৌতুকপূর্ণ, হাস্যকর
একটি মজার গল্প বা ছবি যা সাধারণত একটি ম্যাগাজিন বা বইতে থাকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Comic
Eine lustige Geschichte oder ein lustiges Bild, normalerweise in einer Zeitschrift oder einem Buch.
- SpanishEspañol
Cómico, Cómico/a
Una historia o dibujo divertido, normalmente en una revista o libro.
- Persianفارسی
کمدی
یک داستان یا تصویر خندهدار که معمولاً در یک مجله یا کتاب است.
- FrenchFrançais
Comique, Dessin humoristique
Une histoire ou une image drôle, souvent dans un magazine ou un livre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कॉमिक
एक मज़ेदार कहानी या तस्वीर, जो आमतौर पर किसी मैगज़ीन या किताब में होती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Comico
Una storia o un disegno divertente, di solito in una rivista o in un libro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cômico, Quadrinhos
Uma história ou imagem engraçada, geralmente em uma revista ou livro.
- RussianРусский
комический, смешной
Забавная история или картинка, обычно в журнале или книге.
- Urduاردو
مزاحیہ، مزاحیہ فلم
ایک مزاحیہ کہانی یا تصویر جو عام طور پر میگزین یا کتاب میں ہوتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
漫画,喜剧的
一本杂志或书里通常有的搞笑故事或图画。
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Frequently asked questions about Comic
What does Comic mean?
A funny story or picture usually in a magazine or book.
What is the definition of Comic?
humorous and making you laugh
How do you use Comic in a sentence?
a comic monologue/story
Can you give another example of Comic?
The play is both comic and tragic.
What are synonyms for Comic?
Common alternatives include humor, cartoon, strip, graphic novel.
What is the opposite of Comic?
Opposite meanings include serious, grave.
What words go with Comic?
It commonly pairs with be, richly, truly, wonderfully.
What are common mistakes when using Comic?
Confused with 'comics', which refers to the genre or multiple works. Using 'comic' exclusively for humorous content, neglecting its artistic format. Incorrectly pluralizing it as 'comics' when referring to a single item.
How do you pronounce Comic?
US: /["/ˈkɑːmɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒmɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Comic?
Use 'comic' when referring to humorous content in written or graphic form. Typically used in casual conversation but can be used in discussions about literature or art. Avoid using it in formal academic contexts where more specific terms may be appropriate.
What CEFR level is Comic?
"Comic" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.