Laughable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Laughable is an adjective meaning (now rare) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.
Meaning
(now rare) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.
More Meanings
- Worthless; worthy of contempt or derision.
Example Sentences
At this our first dinner at the Government House a very laughable incident occurred.
“Maybe it made them feel better about their lives that a young prince’s life was laughable. Never mind that my mother didn’t meet Major Hewitt until long after I was born,” he wrote.
It would be difficult, for example, to imagine a bigger, more obvious subject for comedy than the laughable self-delusion of washed-up celebrities, especially if the washed-up celebrity in question is Adam West, a camp icon who can go toe to toe with William Shatner as the king of winking self-parody.
Synonyms for laughable
Depending on context, synonyms include comical, droll, risible, amusing, chucklesome, comedic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include risible, humorous, comical, funny, amusing, mirthful.
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