comical
adjective
com·i·cal ˈkä-mi-kəl 
1
obsolete : of or relating to comedy
2
: causing laughter especially because of a startlingly or unexpectedly humorous impact
wearing a comical expression
comicality
ˌkä-mi-ˈka-lə-tē
noun comically
ˈkä-mi-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- antic
- chucklesome
- comedic
- comic
- droll
- farcical
- funny
- hilarious
- humoristic
- humorous
- hysterical
- hysteric
- killing
- laughable
- ludicrous
- ridiculous
- riotous
- risible
- screaming
- sidesplitting
- uproarious
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Example Sentences
I must have looked comical in that big hat. The way they argue is almost comical.
Recent Examples on the Web Years later, Tomona, who is accompanied by the chatty ghost of his father in scenes that don’t land as either comical or dramatic, joins a group of wandering monk-musicians who play the biwa (a kind of lute). 
Kyle Smith, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 And early reviews, like ours, speak to the film's similar feel to 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, which shifted the hero's standalone films from mostly serious to comical and light-hearted fare. Milan Polk, Men's Health, 8 July 2022 To readers in the 2020s, news reports from the 1960s are offensive or comical. David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2022 Each hero and enemy is loaded with comical and exaggerated animations, along with visual gags that don't get old over repeated playthroughs. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 15 June 2022 Below are eight love stories that peel back the layers of interracial relationships in both critical and comical ways. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 10 June 2022 Their realization and brainstorming sessions hit the right mix of comical and stressful. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2022 Black men were characterized as bestial and comical. Celina Tebor, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2022 The same goes for the shadowy, noirish filter laid over flashback sequences that explain Hank’s wannabe-samurai origins and Jimbo’s comical fall from grace. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 13 July 2022 See More
Kyle Smith, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 And early reviews, like ours, speak to the film's similar feel to 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, which shifted the hero's standalone films from mostly serious to comical and light-hearted fare. Milan Polk, Men's Health, 8 July 2022 To readers in the 2020s, news reports from the 1960s are offensive or comical. David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2022 Each hero and enemy is loaded with comical and exaggerated animations, along with visual gags that don't get old over repeated playthroughs. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 15 June 2022 Below are eight love stories that peel back the layers of interracial relationships in both critical and comical ways. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 10 June 2022 Their realization and brainstorming sessions hit the right mix of comical and stressful. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2022 Black men were characterized as bestial and comical. Celina Tebor, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2022 The same goes for the shadowy, noirish filter laid over flashback sequences that explain Hank’s wannabe-samurai origins and Jimbo’s comical fall from grace. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 13 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
comical
adjective
com·i·cal ˈkä-mi-kəl
: funny entry 1 sense 1, ridiculous
a comical sight
comical
adjective
1
as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter the comical antics of the circus clowns Synonyms & Similar Words
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- humorous
- comedic
- funny
- amusing
- comic
- ridiculous
- hysterical
- entertaining
- hilarious
- farcical
- droll
- witty
- playful
- ludicrous
- laughable
- uproarious
- screaming
- antic
- hysteric
- riotous
- humoristic
- risible
- sidesplitting
- chucklesome
- killing
- zany
- clownish
- slapstick
- flippant
- whimsical
- facetious
- jocular
- slapsticky
- diverting
- laughing
- knockabout
- jokey
- waggish
- merry
- jovial
- wry
- flip
- campy
- jolly
- mirthful
- jocose
- gleeful
- smart
- priceless
- joky
- smart-alecky
- pert
- rich
- mad
- smart-aleck
- jocund
- blithesome
- snickery
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unfunny
- unamusing
- lame
- serious
- humorless
- tragic
- solemn
- somber
- poignant
- sombre
- earnest
- tragical
- severe
- unsmiling
- uncomic
- sedate
- weighty
- grave
- staid
- sober
- sad
- unhumorous
- touching
- moving
- unhysterical
- sorrowful
- mournful
- affecting
- tearful
- woeful
- no-nonsense
- lachrymose
- sobersided
2
as in ridiculous
so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter the comical expression on his face when he realized that he had been swindled Synonyms & Similar Words
- ridiculous
- absurd
- silly
- pathetic
- farcical
- foolish
- stupid
- ludicrous
- laughable
- preposterous
- unreasonable
- derisive
- irrational
- incredible
- risible
- dumb
- derisory
- fantastical
- insane
- crazy
- idiotic
- fantastic
- inane
- cockamamie
- cockamamy
- nonsensical
- moronic
- asinine
- mad
- fatuous
- unbelievable
- screwball
- imbecile
- wacky
- unreal
- daft
- witless
- brainless
- daffy
- illogical
- unwise
- unrealistic
- harebrained
- imbecilic
- jerky
- kooky
- nutty
- lunatic
- inconceivable
- for the birds
- loony
- whacky
- simpleminded
- dotty
- idiotical
- cockeyed
- cuckoo
- half-baked
- kookie
- senseless
- half-witted
- far-fetched
- looney
- balmy
- weak-minded
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- serious
- solemn
- realistic
- earnest
- logical
- credible
- reasonable
- rational
- conceivable
- sensible
- believable
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of comical are comic, laughable, ludicrous, and ridiculous. While all these words mean "provoking laughter or mirth," comical applies to what arouses spontaneous hilarity.
a comical hat
Although the words comic and comical have much in common, comic applies especially to what arouses thoughtful amusement.
a comic character
The words laughable and comical are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, laughable applies to anything occasioning laughter.
laughable attempts at skating
While in some cases nearly identical to comical, ludicrous suggests absurdity that excites both laughter and scorn.
a thriller with a ludicrous plot
The synonyms ridiculous and comical are sometimes interchangeable, but ridiculous suggests extreme absurdity, foolishness, or contemptibility.
a ridiculous display of anger