seriocomic
/seer-ee-oh-kom-ik/US // ˌsɪər i oʊˈkɒm ɪk //UK // (ˌsɪərɪəʊˈkɒmɪk) //
严肃的漫画,认真的漫画,严肃漫画,严肃的漫画家
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : partly serious and partly comic: a seriocomic play.
Examples
The seriocomic periodical Punch, I remember, made a happy use of it in the political cartoon.
And so in grim silence he prepared for his farewell appearance in that great seriocomic tragedy of life called "Making Good."
The fateful evening came, and the seriocomic celebration was long delayed by the non-appearance of the eldest son.
He never assumed this seriocomic tone when alone with Mrs. Pontellier.
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