Laughable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Arousing or provoking laughter; "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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The idea that he could run a marathon without training was laughable.
- Her attempt to cook a gourmet meal was laughable, but we appreciated the effort.
- The comedy club's new comedian was laughable, but in a good way, making everyone laugh with his silly jokes.
- The movie's special effects were laughable, with obvious green screen and poor CGI.
- The politician's excuse for his scandalous behavior was laughable, and the public wasn't buying it.
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Meaning 2
So unreasonable as to invite derision; "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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's claim that he was unaware of the scandal was laughable given the evidence against him.
- His excuse for missing the deadline was laughable, and the teacher didn't hesitate to express her skepticism.
- The idea that a single person could solve the complex problem on their own was laughable, and the team knew they needed to work together.
- The salary they offered was laughable, and the candidate knew she deserved much better.
- The notion that the small startup could compete with the industry giant was laughable, but the founders were determined to try.