Comedically

/koʊˈmɛdɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to comedy; in a humorous or amusing way; with comic effect.

Etymology

From 'comedic' (relating to comedy, derived from 'comedy' via French 'comédique') + '-ally' (adverb suffix). The term emerged in modern English to describe actions or speech performed with comedic intent.

Kelly Says

Comedically is how we describe Jim Carrey's exaggerated performances—it specifies that something is funny *on purpose*, not accidentally, which is why a tragic villain who fails comedically is so much funnier than just failing!

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