Risible
/ˈrɪzəbl/adjective
Something that makes you want to laugh because it is extremely silly or unreasonably funny.
Most people thought that his big, poofy hairstyle was absolutely risible.
Often appears as...
- a risible idea
- a risible attempt
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Exaggeratedly Funny
Use 'risible' when something is so absurd it goes beyond usual amusement to provoke hearty laughter.
The play's risible plot twists had the audience roaring with laughter.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Risible' often implies ridicule; it's not just funny, but deserving of mockery.
The risible claims made by the politician were mocked on social media.
Pro Tip 3/3Irony Usage
Use 'risible' to describe a situation that's ironically amusing, where laughter stems from disbelief or sarcasm.
He made a risible promise of flying cars by next year.
Compare with
absurdamusecomicalentertainfunnyhumorouslaughableridiculous
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