Risibility (Noun)
Meaning
A disposition to laugh.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her quick wit and playful teasing brought out the risibility in everyone around her, making even the grumpiest of people crack a smile.
- The comedian's jokes were so ridiculous that they tapped into the audience's risibility, causing them to erupt into laughter.
- As a child, she had a high level of risibility, finding humor in even the most mundane things, but as she grew older, she became more serious and less prone to laughter.
- The absurdity of the situation was too much for him, and his risibility took over, causing him to burst out laughing uncontrollably.
- Her risibility was one of her most endearing qualities, making her a joy to be around and a favorite at social gatherings.