comical
UK: ˈkɒmɪk(ə)l | US: ˈkɑːmɪk(ə)l
adj. causing laughter; amusing or humorous
adj. absurd or ludicrous in a way that provokes amusement
The word "comical" derives from the Late Latin "comicus," meaning "pertaining to comedy," which itself originates from the Greek "kōmikos," linked to "kōmos" (revel or merrymaking). The suffix "-al" was added in Middle English to form an adjective, emphasizing the humorous or laughable quality of something. Over time, "comical" evolved to describe not just theatrical comedy but anything absurdly amusing in everyday life.
His comical attempts to juggle oranges had everyone laughing.
The situation was so comical that even the teacher couldn’t keep a straight face.
She wore a comical hat shaped like a giant banana.
The movie’s comical dialogue made it a hit with audiences.
His comical expression when he realized his mistake was priceless.