comically
adverb/ˈkɒmɪkli/
Frequency rank: #16,109 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is funny or amusing, often in an absurd or ridiculous manner.
Example sentence
He tripped over his own feet in such comically exaggerated fashion that the whole audience burst out laughing.
Synonyms & related words
- hilariously
- absurdly
- ridiculously
- amusingly
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