risible — provoking laughter; ridiculous or absurd
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: provoking laughter; ridiculous or absurd
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪzəbəl/
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
His excuse for being late was so risible that the whole office burst out laughing.
His risible act makes him barely visible, laughter divisible!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
ris- (from Latin 'ridere/risus' meaning laugh) + -ible (adjective suffix meaning 'able to be' or 'worthy of')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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