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View usage for: (rɪzɪbəl) adjectiveIf you describe something as risible, you mean that it is ridiculous and does not deserve to be taken seriously. [formal, disapproval]Synonyms: ridiculous, ludicrous, laughable, farcical More Synonyms of risible risible in British English (ˈrɪzɪbəl) adjective1. having a tendency to laugh 2. causing laughter; ridiculous Derived forms risibly (ˈrisibly) adverb Word origin C16: from Late Latin rīsibilis, from Latin rīdēre to laugh risible in American English (ˈrɪzəbəl) adjective1. able or inclined to laugh 2. of or connected with laughter 3. causing laughter; laughable; funny; amusing Word origin Fr < LL risibilis < L risus, pp. of ridere, to laugh: see ridicule Examples of 'risible' in a sentencerisible Definition ridiculous (formal) His claim is risible for its patent untruth. Additional synonymsDefinition obviously senseless or illogical They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds. Synonyms ridiculous, crazy (informal), silly, incredible, outrageous, foolish, unbelievable, daft (informal), hilarious, ludicrous, meaningless, unreasonable, irrational, senseless, preposterous, laughable, funny, stupid, farcical, illogical, incongruous, comical, zany, idiotic, nonsensical, inane, dumb-ass (slang), cockamamie (slang, US) He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing. Synonyms funny, humorous, gratifying, laughable, farcical, comical, droll, interesting, pleasing, charming, cheering, entertaining, comic, pleasant, lively, diverting, delightful, enjoyable, cheerful, witty, merry, gladdening, facetious, jocular, rib-tickling, waggishDefinition causing amusement, often because of being ludicrous or ridiculous The whole situation suddenly struck her as being comical. Synonyms funny, entertaining, comic, silly, amusing, ridiculous, diverting, absurd, hilarious, ludicrous, humorous, priceless (informal), laughable, farcical, whimsical, zany, droll, risible (formal), side-splitting- riposte
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Additional synonymsDefinition quaintly amusing The band have a droll sense of humour. Synonyms amusing, odd, funny, entertaining, comic, ridiculous, diverting, eccentric, ludicrous, humorous, quaint, off-the-wall (slang), laughable, farcical, whimsical, comical, oddball (informal), risible, jocular, clownish, waggisha farcical nine months' jail sentence Synonyms ludicrous, ridiculous, absurd, preposterous, laughable, nonsensical, derisory, risible (formal) Definition causing amusement or laughter I'll tell you a funny story. Synonyms humorous, amusing, comical, entertaining, killing (informal), rich, comic, silly, ridiculous, diverting, absurd, jolly, witty, hilarious, ludicrous, laughable, farcical, slapstick, riotous, droll, risible (formal), facetious, jocular, side-splitting, waggish, jocose (old-fashioned) Definition very funny He had a fund of hilarious tales. Synonyms funny, entertaining, amusing, hysterical (informal), humorous, exhilarating, comical, side-splittingDefinition amusing, esp. in a witty or clever way a humorous magazine Synonyms funny, comic, amusing, entertaining, witty, merry, hilarious, ludicrous, laughable, farcical, whimsical, comical, droll, facetious, jocular, side-splitting, waggish, jocose (old-fashioned) Definition ridiculous because so obviously inadequate or unsuccessful She claimed that the allegations were `laughable'. Synonyms ridiculous, absurd, ludicrous, preposterous, farcical, nonsensical, derisory, risible (formal), derisive, worthy of scorn Definition absurd or ridiculous It's a completely ludicrous idea. Synonyms ridiculous, crazy (informal), absurd, preposterous, odd, funny, comic, silly, laughable, farcical, outlandish, incongruous, comical, zany, nonsensical, droll, burlesque, cockamamie (slang, US) Definition causing a great deal of laughter a side-splitting joke Synonyms hilarious, hysterical (informal), uproarious, farcical, rollicking |