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laughable

/ˈlæf.ə.bəl/

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adjective

/ˈlæf.ə.bəl/B2formal
  • ruОписывает нечто настолько абсурдное или нелепое, что вызывает смех.

Describes something that is so absurd or ridiculous that it provokes laughter.

  1. Ridiculous or absurdB2formal

    So unreasonable or out of place as to invite mockery or scorn.

    ruСмехотворный

    • The proposal was so poorly thought out it was laughable.
    • His excuse for being late was utterly laughable.
    • The idea that he could finish the marathon in an hour is laughable.

    Synonymsabsurdcomicalfarcicalfoolishludicrousnonsensicalpreposterousridiculoussilly

    Antonymscrediblelogicalplausiblerationalreasonablesensibleserious

  2. Causing laughterB1informal

    Arousing or provoking laughter; funny or amusing.

    ruСмехотворный

    • The comedian's performance was laughable from start to finish.
    • The puppy's clumsy attempts to catch the ball were laughable.
    • She told a laughable story about her trip to the zoo.

    Synonymsamusingcomiccomicaldrollentertainingfunnyhilarioushumorousjocularwitty

    Antonymsgraveserioussolemnunfunny

Forms
  • more laughable comparative form
  • most laughable superlative form
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