/kɔ.mik/

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Translation

funny, comic; comedian

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Word origin

From Latin comicus, from Greek komikos, itself from komos ('revel, festive procession'). English 'comic' comes from the same source.

Origin
Greek
Root
komikos
English cognates
comic, comedy

Grammar

Masc pluralcomiques

Examples

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It is a very funny film, we laughed from start to finish.

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The situation was more comic than tragic.

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That actor is best known for his comic roles.

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The comedy of this show rests on misunderstandings.

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She has a remarkable comic sense for her age.

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