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- [laf-uh-buh l, lah-fuh-]
- /ˈlæf ə bəl, ˈlɑ fə-/
- /ˈlɑː.fə.bl̩/
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- [laf-uh-buh l, lah-fuh-]
- /ˈlæf ə bəl, ˈlɑ fə-/
Definitions of laughable word
- adjective laughable such as to cause laughter; funny; amusing; ludicrous. 1
- noun laughable So ludicrous as to be amusing. 1
- adjective laughable absurd, ridiculous 1
- adjective laughable If you say that something such as an idea or suggestion is laughable, you mean that it is so stupid as to be funny and not worth serious consideration. 0
- adjective laughable producing scorn; ludicrous 0
- adjective laughable arousing laughter 0
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Origin of laughable
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; laugh + -able
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Parts of speech for Laughable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
laughable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
laughable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for laughable
adj laughable
- funny — funnies. comic strips. Also called funny paper. the section of a newspaper reserved for comic strips, word games, etc.
- fantastic — conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque: fantastic rock formations; fantastic designs.
- farcical — pertaining to or of the nature of farce.
- humorous — Archaic. moist; wet.
- ludicrous — causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable: a ludicrous lack of efficiency.
adjective laughable
- pathetic — causing or evoking pity, sympathetic sadness, sorrow, etc.; pitiful; pitiable: a pathetic letter; a pathetic sight.
- pitiful — evoking or deserving pity: a pitiful fate.
- embarrassing — Causing embarrassment.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
Antonyms for laughable
adj laughable
- dramatic — of or relating to the drama.
- tragic — characteristic or suggestive of tragedy: tragic solemnity.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
adjective laughable
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
Top questions with laughable
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