Synonyms of 'laughable'
adjective
1
ridiculous because so obviously inadequate or unsuccessful
She 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.
worthy of scorn
2 Groucho'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
obviously senseless or illogical
They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds.
amusing
He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.
comical
causing amusement, often because of being ludicrous or ridiculous
The whole situation suddenly struck her as being comical.
Nearby words of 'laughable'
Source
Thesaurus for laughable from the
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