Comical and Lachrymose

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Comical adjective - Causing or intended to cause laughter.

Usage example: the comical antics of the circus clowns

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Lachrymose is an antonym for comical.

Nearby Words: comic, comicality, comically

Lachrymose adjective - Given to expressing strong emotion (as sorrow) by readily shedding tears.

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Comical is an antonym for lachrymose.

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