 laughable |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] completely devoid of wisdom or good sense | |
| Synonyms: | ridiculous preposterous absurd idiotic nonsensical cockeyed ludicrous derisory | |
| Examples: | "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework" "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" |
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| Related terms: | foolish | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] arousing or provoking laughter | |
| Synonyms: | funny comic mirthful comical risible amusing | |
| Examples: | "an amusing film" "an amusing fellow" "a comic hat" "a comical look of surprise" "funny stories that made everybody laugh" "a very funny writer" "a mirthful experience" "risible courtroom antics" |
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| Related terms: | humorous | |
| Similar spelling: |
laughably Lachapelle |
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