risible — provoking laughter; ridiculous or absurd
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: provoking laughter; ridiculous or absurd
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪzəbəl/
Korean meaning: 웃음을 자아내는, 우스꽝스러운, 터무니없는
Korean pronunciation: **리**저블
Example Sentences
- The politician's risible promise to make pizza a vegetable was met with widespread mockery.
- Her risible haircut looked like she had been attacked by a lawnmower.
- The theory that cats are secret government spies is utterly risible.
risible
ADJECTIVE//ˈrɪzəbəl//
provoking laughter; ridiculous or absurd
The businessman's wardrobe malfunction creates a risible presentation moment
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His risible act makes him barely visible, laughter divisible!
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Origin
From Latin 'ridere' meaning 'to laugh' and 'risus' meaning 'laughter.' The word literally describes something that provokes laughter or is worthy of being laughed at.
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“The politician's risible promise to make pizza a vegetable was met with widespread mockery.”
“Her risible haircut looked like she had been attacked by a lawnmower.”
“The theory that cats are secret government spies is utterly risible.”
“Critics found the movie's plot so risible that it became a cult comedy.”
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