Comical
Comical adjective - Causing or intended to cause laughter.
Usage example: the comical antics of the circus clowns
Merry
Merry adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.
Usage example: the traditional depiction of Santa Claus as a rotund man with merry, twinkling blue eyes
Comical is a synonym for merry in humorous topic. You can use "Comical" instead an adjective "Merry", if it concerns topics such as festive.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Merry was also more serious in the book but in the films is more carefree and comical.
Source: Film / The Lord of the Rings
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