adjective

laughable

ridiculous, absurd, ludicrous

His excuse was completely laughable.

His excuse was completely laughable.

The idea that he could win is laughable.

The idea that he could win is laughable.

((sth. is laughable)) (sth.) is ridiculous His excuse was laughable.

((a laughable sth.)) a ridiculous (sth.) He made a laughable offer.

Synonyms: ridiculous, absurd, ludicrous; Antonyms: serious, sensible

From 'laugh' + '-able'. Literally 'able to be laughed at'.

If something is so silly you have to laugh at it, it's 'laughable'.

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