The difference between Comic and Humorist

When used as nouns, comic means a comedian, whereas humorist means a person who writes or performs humorous material.


Comic is also adjective with the meaning: funny.

check bellow for the other definitions of Comic and Humorist

  1. Comic as an adjective:

    Funny; amusing; comical.

  2. Comic as an adjective:

    Relating to comedy.

    Examples:

    "comic genius"

    "a comic stereotype"

  1. Comic as a noun:

    A comedian.

  2. Comic as a noun:

    A story composed of cartoon images arranged in sequence, usually with textual captions; a graphic novel.

  3. Comic as a noun (British):

    A children's newspaper.

  1. Humorist as a noun:

    A person who writes or performs humorous material.

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