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comical | cartoonishly |

As an adjective comical

is (archaic) originally, relating to comedy.

As an adverb cartoonishly is

in a cartoonish manner; thus, in a comical or exaggerated way.

comical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (archaic) Originally, relating to comedy.
  • It was a comical performance
  • Being funny, whimsically amusing.
  • The tutor cruelly excelled in comical scoldings
  • Being laughable, ridiculous.
  • What a comical error!

    Synonyms

    * See also * (comedy) comic, comedic

    Derived terms

    * comicality * comically

    See also

    * comic

    cartoonishly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a cartoonish manner; thus, in a comical or exaggerated way
  • She smiled cartoonishly .