Comic and Staid

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Comic adjective - Causing or intended to cause laughter.

Usage example: a comic monologue about his misadventures as a first-time camper

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Staid is an antonym for comic.

Nearby Words: comical, comicality, comically

Staid adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

Usage example: everyone was surprised by the racy joke from the usually staid professor

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Comic is an antonym for staid.

Nearby Word: staidly

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