Comedian

Pronunciation: /kəˈmiːdiən/

Definitions of comedian

noun a person who performs in a humorous way, such as telling jokes or acting in a funny manner

Example Sentences

A1 The comedian made everyone laugh with his jokes.

A2 My favorite comedian is known for his witty one-liners.

B1 The comedian's stand-up routine was a hit with the audience.

B2 The comedian's improvisational skills were on full display during the show.

C1 The comedian's satirical take on current events was both clever and thought-provoking.

C2 The comedian's ability to seamlessly blend humor and social commentary sets him apart from other performers.

Examples of comedian in a Sentence

formal The comedian delivered a witty and well-received performance at the charity gala.

informal I love going to see stand-up comedians at the local comedy club.

slang That comedian is hilarious, he always has me in stitches!

figurative Being a good comedian requires not just humor, but also timing and delivery.

Grammatical Forms of comedian

• past tense: comedied
• plural: comedians
• comparative: more comedic
• superlative: most comedic
• present tense: comedian
• future tense: will comedian
• perfect tense: have comedian
• continuous tense: am comedianing
• singular: comedian
• positive degree: comedian
• infinitive: to comedian
• gerund: comedianing
• participle: comedianed

Origin and Evolution of comedian

First Known Use: 1598 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'comedian' originated from the Latin word 'comoedia', which means a dramatic performance or play with a happy ending.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe actors in comedic plays, the term 'comedian' has evolved to refer to individuals who perform stand-up comedy or comedic acts to entertain audiences.