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comically

/ˈkɒmɪkli/ /ˈkɑːmɪkli/

Meanings
adverb
In a comical manner

Examples :

"The toddler, wearing his father's oversized shoes, walked comically down the hallway, tripping with every step. "
entertainment style character

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Illustration oversized

oversized adjective

/ˌoʊvərˈsaɪzd/

Very large; especially of something larger than normal for its type.

"The sweater was oversized, much too big for my small frame. "

Illustration comical

comical adjective

/ˈkɒmɪkəl/ /ˈkɑmɪkəl/

Originally, relating to comedy.

"It was a comical performance."

Illustration hallway

hallway noun

/ˈhɔlˌweɪ/ /ˈhɑlˌweɪ/

A corridor in a building that connects rooms.

"The hallway smelled of freshly baked cookies, leading to the kitchen where the family was celebrating. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

Illustration shoes

shoes noun

/ʃuːz/

A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.

"I need new shoes for school because my old ones have holes. "

Illustration tripping

tripping verb

/ˈtɹɪpɪŋ/

To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

Illustration father

father noun

/ˈfaːðə/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɑðɚ/

A (generally human) male who begets a child.

"My father was a strong influence on me."

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toddler noun

/ˈtɒdlər/ /ˈtɑdlər/

A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

"The toddler wobbled across the living room, giggling as she tried to reach her toys. "

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walked verb

/wɔːkt/

To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.

"To walk briskly for an hour every day is to keep fit."

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down noun

/daʊn/

A negative aspect; a downer.

"The bad news about the project was a real down for the team. "

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wearing verb

/ˈwɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɛɹɪŋ/

To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

"She is wearing a blue sweater to school today. "