comic Definition

comic
adj

1. Characterized by or relating to comedy; intended to amuse.
2. Funny.

Thesaurus: comical, funny, facetious.

noun

1. A comedian.

Thesaurus: comedian, wit, clown.
2. A paper or magazine, especially one aimed at children or teenagers, which includes strip cartoons, illustrated stories, etc.

Form: comic book

Etymology: 16c: from Greek komikos, from komos comic chorus.

Info:

○ Both words have the meaning ‘causing laughter', and they are largely interchangeable &wbox; Only comic still has a direct association with comedy &wbox;