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comic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑːmɪk/ · UK /ˈkɒmɪk/

Forms: comics

comic means: A story told through a series of drawings, usually with words, or a book containing these stories.

noun

PICTURE STORYA2

A story told through a series of drawings, usually with words, or a book containing these stories.

  • I read a comic on the bus.
  • She collects old comics about superheroes.
  • This comic tells the story through pictures and short conversations.

Similar words: comic book, comic strip

Common phrases: read a comic, comic book, comic strip, a superhero comic

COMEDIANB2

A person who makes people laugh by telling jokes or performing funny acts.

  • The comic told a funny story.
  • Three comics performed at the club last night.
  • She hopes to become a successful comic.

Similar words: comedian

Common phrases: stand-up comic, a young comic, comic on stage, a professional comic

adjective

COMEDY RELATEDB2

Connected with stories, plays, or performances intended to make people laugh.

  • He plays a comic role.
  • Her comic timing makes every joke work.
  • The writer is known for his comic plays.

Similar words: comedic

Opposites: tragic

Common phrases: comic role, comic timing, comic opera, comic genius

Questions about comic

What does comic mean?

A story told through a series of drawings, usually with words, or a book containing these stories.

What is comic in other languages?

Türkçe: çizgi roman · Español: cómic · Français: bande dessinée · Deutsch: Comic · Italiano: fumetto · 日本語: 漫画

How do you pronounce comic?

In American English /ˈkɑːmɪk/; in British English /ˈkɒmɪk/.

How do you use comic in a sentence?

I read a comic on the bus. She collects old comics about superheroes.

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