laughable

One entry found for laughable.

Main Entry: laugh·able
Pronunciation: 'la-f&-b&l, 'lä-
Function: adjective
: of a kind to provoke laughter or sometimes derision : amusingly ridiculous
- laugh·able·ness noun
- laugh·ably /-blE/ adverb
synonyms 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>.