laughable

Words with a similar base: laughable

'laughable'

[absurd.s.02] as in: incongruous;inviting ridicule

Examples:
the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
that's a cockeyed idea
ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
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
her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous

'laughable'

[amusing.s.02] as in: arousing or provoking laughter

Examples:
an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls
an amusing fellow
a comic hat
a comical look of surprise
funny stories that made everybody laugh
a very funny writer
it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much
a mirthful experience
risible courtroom antics

Origins

					laughable (English)
├── -able (English)
└── laugh (English)
    └── laughen (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── hlehhan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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