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As an adjective comical

is originally, relating to comedy.

As a verb diverting is

present participle of lang=en.

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

    diverting

    English

    Verb

    (head)