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laughable

/ˈlæf.ə.bəl/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˈlæf.ə.bəl/

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

ruОписывает нечто настолько абсурдное или нелепое, что вызывает смех.esDescribe algo tan absurdo, ridículo o poco serio que provoca risa o burla, ya sea por ser cómico o por ser claramente inaceptable o insuficiente.frQualifie quelque chose de si absurde ou ridicule que cela prête à rire, ou qui est si médiocre ou insensé qu'il ne mérite pas d'être pris au sérieux.deBeschreibt etwas, das so absurd oder lächerlich ist, dass es Lachen hervorruft; oft auch abwertend für etwas, das nicht ernst genommen werden kann.ptDescreve algo tão absurdo ou ridículo que provoca riso ou desprezo; que merece ser motivo de riso.zh形容某事物极其荒谬、可笑,以至于引人发笑。arيُطلق على ما هو سخيف أو مثير للسخرية لدرجة تبعث على الضحك أو الاستهزاء.

  1. Ridiculous or absurd B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruСмехотворныйesridículo, absurdofrridicule, absurdedeLächerlichptRidículozh可笑的arمضحك سخيف

    Synonymes: absurdcomicalfarcicalfoolishludicrousnonsensicalpreposterousridiculoussilly

    Antonymes: crediblelogicalplausiblerationalreasonablesensibleserious

  2. Causing laughter B1 informal

    Arousing or provoking laughter; funny or amusing.

    • 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.

    ruСмехотворныйesque provoca risa, risiblefrQui fait riredeLächerlichptRidículozh可笑的arمضحك

    Synonymes: amusingcomiccomicaldrollentertainingfunnyhilarioushumorousjocularwitty

    Antonymes: graveserioussolemnunfunny

  • more laughable comparative form
  • most laughable superlative form