Added 10 October 2026 laughable /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words In Latin: rīdiculus Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about laughable at Wordnik → Where our words come from → So unreasonable as to invite derision. the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework Arousing or provoking laughter. an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls Related Words: risiblehumorouscomicalfunnyamusingmirthfulhumourouscomichilariousridiculouslyjokefarcical Back to today's word