Synonyms for

Comedians

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

Definition

Comedians are people who entertain others by telling jokes and being funny.

Synonyms & similar words

comedian comic jester clown entertainer humorist comic wit joker funnyman laughmaker satirist merry-andrew buffoon fool trickster prankster jestress zany joculator gagster japester

Synonyms by register

Formal

humorists entertainers performers

Informal

comics funnymen stand-ups jokers

Literary

jesters buffoons mountebanks

Antonyms

mourners tragedians dramatists performers actors

Common collocations

  • stand-up comedians
  • famous comedians
  • comedians perform
  • comedians tell jokes
  • comedians write
  • comedians appear
  • successful comedians

Word family

noun comedian
adjective comedic

Usage note

While 'comedian' is the standard term, 'comic' is often used informally, especially when referring to stand-up performers. 'Comedienne' is an older, less common feminine form.

Example sentences

  1. The comedians were hilarious and made us laugh all night.
  2. My friend wants to become a comedian when he grows up.
  3. We went to see a famous comedian perform stand-up comedy.
  4. The comedians on the TV show are very talented.
  5. The comedians at the comedy club were very funny.

Quotes

  • I'm a comedian, for God's sake. Viewers shouldn't trust me. And you know what? They're hip enough to know they shouldn't trust me. I'm just doing stand-up comedy.
  • A comedian's body is funny as well as his mind being funny, his whole personage is funny.
  • The thing about being a comedian is, it's a lot like being a fly. You get to zip around, everybody likes you, you're just buzzing along.

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