Comical
Comical adjective - Causing or intended to cause laughter.
Usage example: the comical antics of the circus clowns
Poignant
Poignant adjective - Having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies.
Nearby Words: poignancy, poignantly
Both words in one sentence
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While the book is theoretically about the science involved, there are constant digressions into poetic, poignant, or comical aspects of the quest for immortality.
Source: Literature / Long for This World
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