slightly comic
Frequency: 5.83.9 per million words
Indicates a subtle or minor degree of humor.
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Examples (10)
- The expression on his face was slightly comic, despite the serious situation.
- He told the story with a slightly comic twist, making everyone smile.
- Her attempts to be serious often came across as slightly comic.
- I found the ending of the play slightly comic, which I don't think was the author's intention.
- The politician's overly formal speech had a slightly comic effect on the audience.
- The contrast between the tiny dog and its loud bark was slightly comic.
- While the novel deals with heavy themes, it maintains a slightly comic tone throughout.
- The way he tripped over his own feet was slightly comic, and he laughed at himself.
- Even in his most dramatic roles, the actor brings a slightly comic touch.
- The situation became slightly comic when the cat jumped onto the dinner table.