comical UK /ˈkɒmɪkəl/US /ˈkɑmɪkəl/ adjective3 •Funny, whimsically amusing.The tutor excelled in comical scoldings. •Laughable; ridiculous.He's just put salt in his tea instead of sugar. What a comical error! •(no longer used) Originally, relating to comedy.It was a comical performance. formsmore comical · comicalest · most comical