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Synonyms of 'laughable'

adjective

1 ridiculousDictionary, absurd, ludicrousHe claimed that the allegations were 'laughable'.
ridiculous
It was an absolutely ridiculous decision.
absurd
They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds.
ludicrous
It's a completely ludicrous idea.
preposterous
The whole idea was preposterous.
farcical
a farcical nine months' jail sentence
nonsensical
It seemed to me that Sir Robert's arguments were nonsensical.
derisory
She was being paid a derisory amount of money.
risible (formal)
His claim is risible for its patent untruth.
derisive
worthy of scorn
2 funnyDictionary, amusing, hilariousGroucho's laughable view of human pomp
funny
I'll tell you a funny story.
amusing
He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.
hilarious
He had a fund of hilarious tales.
humorous
a humorous magazine
diverting
It was a witty and diverting programme.
comical
The whole situation suddenly struck her as being comical.
droll
The band have a droll sense of humour.
mirthful
She revelled in the mirthful music of her children's laughter.
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Additional synonyms

absurd
If you say that something is absurd, you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense.
They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds.
ridiculous
crazy (informal)
silly
incredible
outrageous
foolish
unbelievable
daft (informal)
hilarious
ludicrous
meaningless
unreasonable
irrational
senseless
preposterous
laughable
funny
stupid
farcical
illogical
incongruous
comical
zany
idiotic
nonsensical
inane
dumb-ass (slang)
cockamamie (slang, US)
amusing
Someone or something that is amusing makes you laugh or smile.
He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.
funny
humorous
gratifying
laughable
farcical
comical
droll
interesting
pleasing
charming
cheering
entertaining
comic
pleasant
lively
diverting
delightful
enjoyable
cheerful
witty
merry
gladdening
facetious
jocular
rib-tickling
waggish
comical
If you describe something as comical, you mean that it makes you want to laugh because it seems funny or silly.
The whole situation suddenly struck her as being comical.
funny
entertaining
comic
silly
amusing
ridiculous
diverting
absurd
hilarious
ludicrous
humorous
priceless (informal)
laughable
farcical
whimsical
zany
droll
risible (formal)
side-splitting

Nearby words of 'laughable'

  • laugh
  • laugh at something or someone
  • laugh something off
  • laughable
  • laughing stock
  • laughter
  • launch
  • All ENGLISH synonyms that begin with 'L'

Source

Thesaurus for laughable from the Collins English Thesaurus
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Dictionary definition
If you say that something such as an idea or suggestion is laughable , you mean that it is so stupid as to be funny and not worth serious consideration .
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Reported speech

Reported speech or indirect speech reports something that was said, but does not use the actual words that the speaker uttered. Lynn asked whether Pippa had been to the new shopping mall. Pippa r...
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Scrabble score for 'laughable': 15
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