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laughable

adjective

laugh·​able ˈla-fə-bəl How to pronounce laughable (audio)
ˈlä-
: of a kind to provoke laughter or sometimes derision : amusingly ridiculous
laughableness noun
laughably
ˈla-fə-blē How to pronounce laughable (audio)
ˈlä-
adverb

Synonyms

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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

Example Sentences

His attempt at skiing was laughable. the laughable, boisterous antics of the circus clowns
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Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of laughable was in 1600

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