Used in a Sentence

comically

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for comically.

Editorial note

On the floor, in dark mode, you'll be tripping over it, which doesn't always end comically.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

In a comical manner.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of comically gathered in one view.

adverb

In a comical manner.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for comically.

adverb

In a comical manner.

Example sentences

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On the floor, in dark mode, you'll be tripping over it, which doesn't always end comically.

2

However, even the best trained human mind is comically bad at analyzing classes of sequences of states, formally or informally.

3

The administration's interactions with the community during events like these are almost comically bad.

4

European investors are comically small-minded, stingy and don't have much cash to use.

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Wall Street is comically weak compared to the US Government and the Fed.

6

PHP on Windows was comically bad at that time (~2000) - performance and bugs - which is especially bad for shared hosting environments.

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The current solutions are comically expensive compared to doing it yourself.

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Japanese has a comically high amount of loan words from English.

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Replacing the site with a takedown image seems almost comically stupid.

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This is before we get into how comically subordinate common shareholders of private companies are.

11

See the comically long URL for the leaflet given to householders.

12

A comically apt anecdote is of a Facebook employee.

Quote examples

1

The expression "comically unworkable" springs to mind.

2

After a year of almost nothing (except their comically bad "early beta" debacle), I saw the Apple Pay announcement and canceled my order that very day.

3

Opulence in asceticism." In two short sentences, the author describes himself as: * Mature * Ecologically sensitive * Peaceful * Humble (!) * Opulent * Ascetic (!!) I don't think I've seen a more brilliantly delineated, comically absurd character since A Confederacy of Dunces.

4

Your example rejection strikes me as overly verbose with little substance, is almost comically apologetic, and again boils down to the exact same one-liner of "You're not a good fit at this time." It's really a long-winded way to convey the exact same (lack of) message, but with tidbits of one's resume and lots of apology sprinkled in to seemingly convey depth and empathy.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use comically in a sentence?

On the floor, in dark mode, you'll be tripping over it, which doesn't always end comically.

What does comically mean?

In a comical manner.

What part of speech is comically?

comically is commonly used as adverb.