Definitions

comic

[kom-ik] / ˈkɒm ɪk /

NOUN

funny person, often professional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clown comedian humorist stooge

STRONG

banana buffoon card jester joker jokester wag wit

WEAK

funnyman life of the party million laughs quipster stand-up comic top banana

Antonyms

WEAK

tragedian

Example Sentences

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Smith said the Comic Relief commission was "instantly very exciting" and commended the radio presenter for a "brilliant" achievement.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Mills was last seen on TV in March on a Traitors skit during Comic Relief.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It costs about £10 to collect, wash and distribute each package - and this week the charity will receive help from Comic Relief.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

BBC Radio 1's Greg James has crossed the finish line of his Comic Relief tandem cycling challenge, raising more than £4m for charity.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The next day was the deadline for Acclaim Comic Books’ “Create a Superhero” contest.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis

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