comical

/ˈkɑmɪkəl/

UK: /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

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Definition

Originally, relating to comedy.

Etymology

From Middle English comicalle, from Latin cōmicus + Middle English -alle (modern -al). By surface analysis, comic + -al.

Example Sentences

  • "It was a comical performance."
  • "The tutor excelled in comical scoldings."
  • "He's just put salt in his tea instead of sugar. What a comical error!"
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