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risible

/ˈrɪz.ɪ.bəl/

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adjective

/ˈrɪz.ɪ.bəl/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то смехотворное или нелепое, в настоящее время редко используемое в современном английском языке.

An adjective describing something that is laughable or ridiculous, now rarely used in modern English.

  1. Causing laughterC1formal

    Arousing or provoking laughter; laughable or funny.

    ruСмехотворный

    • The comedian's risible antics had the audience in stitches.
    • His risible attempt to fix the sink only made the leak worse.
    • The play was full of risible moments that delighted the crowd.

    Synonymsabsurdamusingcomicaldrollfarcicalfunnyhilarioushumorouslaughableridiculous

    Antonymsgraveserioussolemnsomberunfunny

Forms
  • more risible comparative form
  • most risible superlative form