Synonyms of 'comic'

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(adjective) in the sense of funny

Definition

humorous

The novel is both comic and tragic.

Synonyms

funny

I'll tell you a funny story.

amusing

He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.

witty

one of those genuinely witty speakers to whom one could listen for hours

humorous

a humorous magazine

farcical

from farcical humour to deepest tragedy

comical

The whole situation suddenly struck her as being comical.

light

a light entertainment programme

joking

droll

The band have a droll sense of humour.

facetious

Are you going to listen or just make facetious remarks?

jocular

I was in a less jocular mood than usual.

waggish

rich

That's rich, coming from him.

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Opposites

serious

touching

sad

depressing

tragic

pathetic

melancholy

solemn

(noun) in the sense of comedian

Definition

a comedian

At that time he was still a penniless, unknown comic.

Synonyms

comedian

After a career as a comedian, he turned to serious drama.

funny man or woman

humorist

a political humorist

wit

a man who fancied himself as a great wit

clown

a classic circus clown with a big red nose and baggy suit

wag

My dad's always been a bit of a wag.

jester

He is the class jester writ large.

dag (New Zealand, informal)

He does all these great impersonations – he's such a dag.

buffoon

a drunken buffoon

joculator or (fem.) joculatrix

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of amusing

He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.

Synonyms

funny,

humorous,

gratifying,

laughable,

farcical,

comical,

droll,

interesting,

pleasing,

charming,

cheering,

entertaining,

comic,

pleasant,

lively,

diverting,

delightful,

enjoyable,

cheerful,

witty,

merry,

gladdening,

facetious,

jocular,

rib-tickling,

waggish

in the sense of buffoon

Definition

a person who amuses others by silly behaviour

a drunken buffoon

Synonyms

clown,

fool,

comic,

comedian,

wag,

joker,

jester,

dag (New Zealand, informal),

harlequin,

droll,

silly billy (informal),

joculator or (fem.) joculatrix,

merry-andrew

in the sense of clown

Definition

a comic entertainer, usually bizarrely dressed and made up, appearing in the circus

a classic circus clown with a big red nose and baggy suit

Synonyms

comedian,

fool,

harlequin,

jester,

buffoon,

pierrot,

dolt,

punchinello,

merry-andrew

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Synonyms of 'comic'

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