What does comical mean? The dictionary definition of comical is a term that refers to humorous, funny, wittily, or with irony; it usually connotes humor, although there are exceptions to this. In its broadest sense, comical connotes any form of humor that is lighthearted and usually has a comedic effect. As with many other forms of humor, it has varying definitions, depending on the writer.
In MW: 2:2: the phrase "comical effect" describes a character, scene, or event, whose humor is so outrageous or ludicrously exaggerated that its effect is actually comical. The phrase "causing laughter" normally refers to the effect of humor; however, it is sometimes used in a broader context of "causing amusement". From MB: 6: "causing laughter to others because of an unexpectedly or astonishingly funny effect". This usage often connotes the effect of laughter that is not related to the subject matter of the writing (though "causing laughter" is sometimes used in relation to the effect of humor in fiction).
As an adjective, comical describes something of a wide range of things, which are humorous. In addition to its broadness of use, it can be used for both an object and a verb. Comically used in a sentence, the word refers to the ability to produce humor. This ability, when applied to writing, is used to make the subject more interesting, and therefore more interesting to the reader. This process may be called "humor," by some.
