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