comic
Translation
comic, funny, comedian, comic book
Examples
It was a comic performance.
It was a comic performance.
He is a famous comic.
He is a famous comic.
She loves reading a weekly comic.
She loves reading a weekly comic.
Grammar Patterns
((comic)) + noun Used as an adjective before a noun. It was a comic performance.
((a/the)) + comic Used as a noun. He is a famous comic.
Similar Words
Adjective Synonyms: funny, humorous; Noun Synonyms: comedian, comic book
Etymology
From Greek 'kōmikos', related to 'kōmos' (revel, merrymaking).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'comedy' show. A 'comic' is the person who makes you laugh, or the book with funny pictures.