comic — a magazine or book that contains a set of stories told in pictures with a small amount of writing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a magazine or book that contains a set of stories told in pictures with a small amount of writing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmɪk/
Example Sentences
- My dad still collects vintage comic books like a big kid.
- The movie was supposed to be serious, but it turned out quite comic.
- She has a comic way of telling even the most boring stories.
comic
NOUN[/ˈkɑːmɪk/]
a magazine or book that contains a set of stories told in pictures with a small amount of writing
His comic timing made the whole audience burst into laughter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'komikos' (of festivals, comedic), which passed through Latin 'comicus' before entering English. Originally, it referred to comedic dramas performed at the ancient Greek Dionysian festivals.
Breakdown
Greek 'komikos' (of festivals, comedic) → Latin 'comicus' → English 'comic'. The Greek root relates to 'komos' (festive procession, revel), with the suffix '-ikos' forming an adjective.
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📝Examples
“My dad still collects vintage comic books like a big kid.”
“The movie was supposed to be serious, but it turned out quite comic.”
“She has a comic way of telling even the most boring stories.”
“The teacher's comic reaction when he found students sleeping was priceless.”
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