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seriocomic

/ˌsɪə.ri.əʊˈkɒm.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌsɪə.ri.əʊˈkɒm.ɪk/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее нечто, что одновременно является серьёзным и комичным по своей природе; сочетающее серьёзность с юмором.

An adjective describing something that is both serious and comic in nature; blending gravity with humor.

  1. Mixing serious and comic elementsC2formal

    Combining serious and humorous aspects, with the comic element being more prominent.

    ruСерьёзно-комический

    • The play had a seriocomic tone that made the audience both laugh and think.
    • His seriocomic style of storytelling blends tragedy with wit.
    • The film is a seriocomic exploration of modern family life.

    Synonymstragicomic

Forms
  • more seriocomic comparative form
  • most seriocomic superlative form