laughable
Translation
laughable, ridiculous, absurd
Examples
His excuse for being late was laughable.
His excuse for being late was laughable.
The offer was laughably low.
The offer was laughably low.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is laughable to be ridiculous His excuse was laughable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ridiculous, absurd, ludicrous; Antonyms: reasonable, serious
Etymology
From 'laugh' + '-able', meaning 'capable of being laughed at'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a situation so silly that it makes you laugh.