Comically

/ˈkɒmɪkli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a way that is funny or amusing.

The clown comically tripped over his own feet, making the audience burst into laughter.

In a manner that is exaggeratedly or absurdly funny.

She comically exaggerated her response, pretending to faint at the mention of his name.

In a way that relates to or is characteristic of comedy.

The film comically portrayed the everyday life of a dysfunctional family.

In a way that provokes laughter or amusement.

He comically mimicked the teacher, which left the students in stitches.

From 'comic' + '-ally' (adverbial suffix).

comically unfunny

Something that is intended to be funny but fails.

comic

Related to comedy or humor.

comedy

A genre of literature or performance that is humorous.

Hilariously absurd.

That movie was comically bad.

Overly dramatic in a funny way.

His reaction was comically exaggerated.