laughable Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite incongruous; inviting ridicule
   derisory; ludicrous; idiotic; preposterous; cockeyed; ridiculous; absurd; nonsensical.
   
   • the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
   • that's a cockeyed idea
   • ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
   • a contribution so small as to be laughable
   • it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
   • a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
   • her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
2. adjective satellite arousing or provoking laughter
   funny; risible; mirthful; amusing; comic; comical.
   
   • an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls
   • an amusing fellow
   • a comic hat
   • a comical look of surprise
   • funny stories that made everybody laugh
   • a very funny writer
   • it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much
   • a mirthful experience
   • risible courtroom antics

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