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laughable

/ˈlæf.ə.bəl/
laugh · a · ble
Adverb:laughably
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• adjective

1

So absurd, unreasonable, or inadequate as to deserve derision or mockery; ridiculous.

Example

"The company's initial settlement offer was so low that our legal team considered it laughable."

2

Causing or fitted to provoke amusement or laughter; humorous.

Example

"The playwright filled the second act with laughable misunderstandings between the two rival families."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, 'laughable' almost always carries a derisive or dismissive connotation ('absurd' or 'contemptibly inadequate') rather than simply meaning 'funny' or 'amusing' in a positive way.

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• Nearby Words

laudanum
lauds
laugh
laughable
laughably
laugher
laughingly

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century (notably used by William Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice), formed from the Old English verb hliehhan ('to laugh') plus the suffix -able.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Laughable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/laughable
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