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.
The idea that she didn't know anything is laughable.
laughablyadverb [usually ADVERB adjective]
To an outsider, the issues that we fight about would seem almost laughably petty.
More Synonyms of laughable
laughable in British English
(ˈlɑːfəbəl)
adjective
1.
producing scorn; ludicrous
he offered me a laughable sum for the picture
2.
arousing laughter
Derived forms
laughableness (ˈlaughableness)
noun
laughably (ˈlaughably)
adverb
laughable in American English
(ˈlæfəbəl)
adjective
1.
of such a nature as to cause laughter; amusing
2.
so ridiculous as to deserve laughter or scorn; ludicrous
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈfunny
Derived forms
laughableness (ˈlaughableness)
noun
laughably (ˈlaughably)
adverb
Examples of 'laughable' in a sentence
laughable
That objective would have sounded almost laughable had she said the same thing last year.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
That image of the game now seems laughable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It may seem laughable to the victims.
The Sun (2007)
When you think about this, it is laughable but too serious to be a laughing matter.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It does not sound a lot, but it seems laughable as a prediction.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Fast-forward 12 months and those initial misgivings seem laughable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The idea that you could fly to Spain for less than a train ticket to work seemed laughable.
The Sun (2008)
THE idea to voluntarily limit the speed of cars is almost laughable.
The Sun (2009)
Of course, it seemed laughable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Doesn't it seem laughable now?
The Sun (2011)
SPANISH playmaker has lost his way all year, with some of his recent passing errors almost laughable.
The Sun (2015)
The mooted valuation was, she said, ludicrous and laughable.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He rapped: 'It is ludicrous and laughable.
The Sun (2006)
Try to imagine a man saying this about his career, and it's almost laughable.
Christianity Today (2000)
In isolation, it was inconsequential, almost laughable.
The Sun (2014)
Coming from almost anyone else, it would be a preposterous, almost laughable claim.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I find the suggestion laughable.
The Sun (2012)
A royal source said: 'It is laughable to suggest he tried to pull her.
The Sun (2007)
In other languages
laughable
British English: laughable ADJECTIVE
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.
The idea that these TV shows represent real life is laughable.
American English: laughable
Brazilian Portuguese: risível
Chinese: 可笑的
European Spanish: ridículo
French: risible
German: lächerlich
Italian: ridicolo
Japanese: ばかばかしい
Korean: 가소로운
European Portuguese: risível
Latin American Spanish: ridículo
Chinese translation of 'laughable'
laughable
(ˈlɑːfəbl)
adj
[attempt, idea, proposition]可笑的 (kěxiào de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
ridiculous because so obviously inadequate or unsuccessful
She claimed that the allegations were `laughable'.
Synonyms
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
I was being paid a derisory amount of money.
risible (formal)
His claim is risible for its patent untruth.
derisive
worthy of scorn
2 (adjective)
Groucho's laughable view of human pomp
Synonyms
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.
Seerisible
Nearby words of
laughable
laugh
laugh at something or someone
laugh something off
laughable
laughing stock
laughter
launch
Synonyms of 'laughable'
laughable
Explore 'laughable' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of derisory
Definition
too small or inadequate to be considered seriously
I was being paid a derisory amount of money.
Synonyms
ridiculous,
insulting,
outrageous,
ludicrous,
preposterous,
laughable,
contemptible
in the sense of diverting
It was a witty and diverting programme.
Synonyms
entertaining,
amusing,
enjoyable,
fun,
pleasant,
humorous,
beguiling
in the sense of droll
Definition
quaintly amusing
The band have a droll sense of humour.
Synonyms
amusing,
odd,
funny,
entertaining,
comic,
ridiculous,
diverting,
eccentric,
ludicrous,
humorous,
quaint,
off-the-wall (slang),
laughable,
farcical,
whimsical,
comical,
oddball (informal),
risible,
jocular,
clownish,
waggish
in the sense of farcical
a farcical nine months' jail sentence
Synonyms
ludicrous,
ridiculous,
absurd,
preposterous,
laughable,
nonsensical,
derisory,
risible (formal)
in the sense of hilarious
Definition
very funny
He had a fund of hilarious tales.
Synonyms
funny,
entertaining,
amusing,
hysterical (informal),
humorous,
exhilarating,
comical,
side-splitting
in the sense of humorous
Definition
amusing, esp. in a witty or clever way
a humorous magazine
Synonyms
funny,
comic,
amusing,
entertaining,
witty,
merry,
hilarious,
ludicrous,
laughable,
farcical,
whimsical,
comical,
droll,
facetious,
jocular,
side-splitting,
waggish,
jocose (old-fashioned)
in the sense of ludicrous
Definition
absurd or ridiculous
It's a completely ludicrous idea.
Synonyms
ridiculous,
crazy (informal),
absurd,
preposterous,
odd,
funny,
comic,
silly,
laughable,
farcical,
outlandish,
incongruous,
comical,
zany,
nonsensical,
droll,
burlesque,
cockamamie (slang, US)
in the sense of mirthful
She revelled in the mirthful music of her children's laughter.
Synonyms
merry,
happy,
funny,
glad,
amused,
amusing,
cheerful,
jolly,
hilarious,
festive,
playful,
cheery,
laughable,
vivacious,
jovial,
blithe,
uproarious,
frolicsome,
ludic (literary),
sportive,
gay,
light-hearted,
jocund,
gladsome (archaic)
in the sense of nonsensical
It seemed to me that Sir Robert's arguments were nonsensical.