comedian
gb/kəmˈidiən/ us/kəmˈidiən/
B1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
role
1
person who performs comedy
A comedian is a person who makes people laugh as a job.
Schéma d’usage :
a comedian; [someone] is a comedian
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse comedian (a person) with comedy (the type of performance/movie).
Synonymes
comic (Common alternative, especially in entertainment contexts.)
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funny man (More informal; often used for men and can sound slightly dated.)
Antonymes
serious person (Opposite in attitude, not a direct job title.)
Collocations
stand-up comedian
|professional comedian
|famous comedian
|comedian and actor
|comedian and writer
|touring comedian
|TV comedian
|comedy club comedian
|up-and-coming comedian
|award-winning comedian
Thèmes
entertainment
|performing_arts
|humor
Exemples
- She’s a comedian who tours comedy clubs around the country.
- The comedian opened the show with a few jokes about travel.
- I recognized the comedian from a popular podcast.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My brother is a comedian.
- We watched a comedian on TV.
Nom
B2
role
2
actor known for comedy roles
A comedian can also be an actor who often plays funny characters.
Schéma d’usage :
a comedian; [someone] is a comedian
Erreur fréquente :
Not every comedian is an actor; some only perform live or write jokes.
Synonymes
comedic actor (More specific; emphasizes acting rather than performing jokes.)
Antonymes
dramatic actor (An actor known mainly for serious roles.)
Collocations
Hollywood comedian
|TV comedian
|comedic actor and comedian
|popular comedian
|veteran comedian
|comedian best known for
|comedian in a dramatic role
|comedian-turned-actor
|comedian-turned-director
|rom-com comedian
Thèmes
entertainment
|film_tv
|humor
Exemples
- The comedian surprised critics with a serious performance in the new drama.
- He became a household name as a TV comedian in the 2000s.
- Several comedians from the cast later starred in movies.
Exemples pédagogiques
- That comedian is also a great actor.
Nom
informal
B2
role
3
person who jokes a lot
Someone who is always joking and trying to be funny.
Schéma d’usage :
(often ironic) [someone] is a real comedian
Erreur fréquente :
This sense can be ironic or critical, depending on tone (e.g., ‘Yeah, you’re a real comedian.’).
Synonymes
joker (More general; can also mean someone not taken seriously.)
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wisecracker (More specific; someone who makes quick, often sarcastic jokes.)
Antonymes
killjoy (Someone who stops others from enjoying themselves.)
Collocations
real comedian
|such a comedian
|wannabe comedian
|think you're a comedian
|play the comedian
|office comedian
|class comedian
|the family comedian
|no comedian
|act like a comedian
Thèmes
daily_life
|humor
|relationships
Exemples
- Stop making faces—you’re not a comedian.
- He’s the comedian of the group, always ready with a joke.
- ‘Thanks for the advice,’ she said, ‘you’re a real comedian.’
Exemples pédagogiques
- He is the comedian in our class.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
comedian
API
GB/kəmˈidiən/
US/kəmˈidiən/
Syllabes et accentuation
comedi - an (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (an)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: comedian
- Plural: comedians
Famille de mots
Expressions
born comedian
1/bˈɔɹn kəmˈidiən/
fixed phrase
naturally very funny person
Someone who is naturally funny.
Exemples
- Even as a kid, he was a born comedian.
- She’s a born comedian—she can make any story funny.
comedians' comedian
1/kəmˈidiənz kəmˈidiən/
fixed phrase
comedian admired by comedians
A comedian that other comedians think is excellent.
Exemples
- He’s a comedians' comedian—hugely influential, but not a big celebrity.
- Among performers, she’s known as a comedians' comedian.
sketch comedian
1/skˈɛt͡ʃ kəmˈidiən/
fixed phrase
comedian who acts in sketches
A sketch comedian performs short funny scenes.
Exemples
- He started as a sketch comedian on late-night TV.
- Several sketch comedians from the show later became movie stars.
stand-up comedian
1/stˈænd ˈʌp kəmˈidiən/
fixed phrase
comedian who performs alone
A stand-up comedian tells jokes alone on a stage.
Exemples
- She worked as a stand-up comedian before getting a TV show.
- We saw a stand-up comedian at a small club downtown.
- Many stand-up comedians test new jokes on tour.