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laughable
adjective laugh·able \ˈla-fə-bəl, ˈlä-\
: bad in a way that seems foolish or silly
Full Definition of LAUGHABLE
: of a kind to provoke laughter or sometimes derision : amusingly ridiculous
— laugh·able·ness noun
— laugh·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of LAUGHABLE
1596
Related to LAUGHABLE
- Synonyms
- antic, chucklesome, comedic, comic, comical, droll, farcical, hilarious, humoristic, humorous, hysterical (also hysteric), killing, funny, ludicrous, ridiculous, riotous, risible, screaming, sidesplitting, uproarious
- Antonyms
- humorless, lame, unamusing, uncomic, unfunny, unhumorous, unhysterical
Synonym Discussion of LAUGHABLE
laughable, ludicrous, ridiculous, comic, comical mean provoking laughter or mirth. laughable applies to anything occasioning laughter <laughable attempts at skating>. ludicrous suggests absurdity that excites both laughter and scorn <a thriller with a ludicrous plot>. ridiculous suggests extreme absurdity, foolishness, or contemptibility <a ridiculous display of anger>. comic applies especially to what arouses thoughtful amusement <a comic character>. comical applies to what arouses spontaneous hilarity <a comical hat>.
Rhymes with LAUGHABLE
LAUGHABLE Defined for Kids
laughable
adjective laugh·able \ˈla-fə-bəl, ˈlä-\
Definition of LAUGHABLE for Kids
: causing or likely to cause laughter or scorn <His attempt at skating was laughable.>
— laugh·ably \-blē\ adverb
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