LAUGHABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for LAUGHABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “laughable”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “laughable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Laughable” are: amusing, comic, comical, funny, mirthful, risible, absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous, irrational, worthy of scorn, humorous, hilarious, uproarious, entertaining, diverting, farcical, droll

Laughable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Laughable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “laughable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Incongruous;inviting ridicule.
• Arousing or provoking laughter.
• So ludicrous as to be amusing.
• So unreasonable as to invite derision.

Synonyms of "Laughable" as an adjective (23 Words)

absurd	So unreasonable as to invite derision. It may look absurd but having a treadmill desk could improve your attention span.
amusing	Providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining. An amusing speaker.
cockeyed	Turned or twisted toward one side- G.K.Chesterton. Do you expect us to believe a cockeyed story like that.
comic	Causing or meant to cause laughter. Comic drama.
comical	Amusing, especially in a ludicrous or absurd way. A comical look of surprise.
derisory	Ridiculously small or inadequate. They were given a derisory pay rise.
diverting	Entertaining or amusing. A diverting story.
droll	Comical in an odd or whimsical manner. A droll little man with a quiet tongue in cheek kind of humor.
entertaining	Agreeably diverting. An entertaining puppet show.
farcical	Relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects. The wild farcical exuberance of a clown.
funny	Arousing or provoking laughter. There was something funny going on.
hilarious	Marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter. Hilarious broad comedy.
humorous	Causing laughter and amusement; comic. Humorous stories.
idiotic	Insanely irresponsible. An idiotic idea.
irrational	Of a number quantity or expression not expressible as a ratio of two integers and having an infinite and non recurring expansion when expressed as a decimal Examples of irrational numbers are the number and the square root of 2. Irrational feelings of hostility.
ludicrous	So unreasonable as to invite derision. Ludicrous green hair.
mirthful	Full of or showing high-spirited merriment. A mirthful laugh.
nonsensical	Ridiculously impractical or ill-advised. A nonsensical argument.
preposterous	So unreasonable as to invite derision. A preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history.
ridiculous	Broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce. That ridiculous tartan cap.
risible	Provoking laughter through being ludicrous. Risible courtroom antics.
uproarious	Characterized by or provoking loud noise or uproar. An uproarious party.
worthy of scorn	Having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable.

Usage Examples of "Laughable" as an adjective

• It would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much.
• If it didn't make me so angry it would be laughable.
• A contribution so small as to be laughable.

Associations of "Laughable" (30 Words)

absurd	An absurd state of affairs. The incidents that followed bordered on the absurd.
amusing	Causing laughter and providing entertainment. An amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls.
comedy	The style or genre represented by comedy films plays and broadcast programmes. Satiric comedy.
comical	Amusing, especially in a ludicrous or absurd way. A comical look of surprise.
derisive	Expressing contempt or ridicule. He gave a harsh derisive laugh.
droll	Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement. His unique brand of droll self mockery.
entertaining	Providing amusement or enjoyment. A charming and entertaining companion.
exhilaration	The feeling of lively and cheerful joy. They felt the exhilaration of victory.
farcical	Relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects. The wild farcical exuberance of a clown.
fun	A source of fun. The column s just a bit of fun.
funny	Arousing or provoking laughter. Suddenly my stomach felt funny.
goofy	A cartoon character created by Walt Disney. Wore a goofy hat.
hilarious	Extremely amusing. Her hilarious novel.
humor	The trait of appreciating and being able to express the humorous. You can t survive in the army without a sense of humor.
humorous	Causing laughter and amusement; comic. In a humorous vein.
idiotic	So unreasonable as to invite derision. I was able to hum its idiotic theme tune.
jesting	Characterized by jokes and good humor. Laughing and jesting were out of the question.
jocose	Playful or humorous. A jocose allusion.
jocular	Characterized by jokes and good humor. They tried to deal with this painful subject jocularly.
ludicrous	So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. Ludicrous green hair.
preposterous	Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. A preposterous suggestion.
quirky	(informal) strikingly unconventional. Her sense of humour was decidedly quirky.
repartee	Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies. Quick fire repartee.
ridiculous	So unreasonable as to invite derision. That ridiculous tartan cap.
risible	Arousing or provoking laughter. A risible scene of lovemaking in a tent.
satiric	Exposing human folly to ridicule. A persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine.
skit	A short comedy sketch or piece of humorous writing, especially a parody. Students will create skits about bullying and go to each elementary school to perform them.
slapstick	Acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone. Slapstick style of humor.
whimsical	Acting or behaving in a capricious manner. The whimsical arbitrariness of autocracy.
witty	Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour. His sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent.