Synonyms for

Comedian

Verb / kʌˈmi:di:ʌn / Another word for comedian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who entertains an audience by making them laugh with jokes or funny actions.

Synonyms & similar words

comic jester humorist funnyman entertainer comic joker wit clown laugh-maker jestress laughter-maker gagster droll merry-andrew mirth-maker quipster satirist wag zany buffoon

Synonyms by register

Formal

humorist comic performer entertainer

Informal

comic jokester funnyman stand-up

Literary

wit buffoon jester

Antonyms

tragic figure mourner stoic serious person sadist melancholic

Common collocations

  • stand-up comedian
  • famous comedian
  • comedian performs
  • comedian tells jokes
  • successful comedian
  • comedian hosts
  • comedian writes

Word family

noun comedy
adjective comedic

Usage note

While 'comic' can be used as a synonym, it can also refer to a comic strip or a comic book. 'Comedian' specifically refers to a person who performs comedy.

Example sentences

  1. The comedian performed a stand-up comedy routine at the club.
  2. The children laughed at the comedian's silly jokes.
  3. The famous comedian starred in a new comedy movie.
  4. The comedian made fun of current events in his routine.
  5. The audience cheered and clapped for the comedian's performance.

Quotes

  • I'm not a comedian. I'm a humorist.
  • A comedian's body is funny as well as his mind being funny, his whole personage is funny.
  • A comedian is someone who tells the truth in a funny way.

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