Laughable

Pronunciation: /ˈlæfəbəl/

Definitions of laughable

adjective causing laughter; amusing or funny

Example Sentences

A1 The clown's antics were so laughable that even the youngest children giggled.

A2 His attempts at singing were so laughable that his friends couldn't help but chuckle.

B1 The movie's special effects were so outdated that they were laughable compared to modern standards.

B2 The politician's excuses for his behavior were so laughable that even his supporters couldn't take him seriously.

C1 The company's attempt to cover up the scandal was so poorly executed that it was laughable to anyone paying attention.

C2 The expert's claims about the new technology were so laughable that they were quickly debunked by other researchers.

Examples of laughable in a Sentence

formal The idea that such a prestigious company would make such a mistake is laughable.

informal His attempt at cooking dinner was laughable, but we appreciated the effort.

slang The way she tried to dance was absolutely laughable!

figurative The politician's promises were so empty, they were laughable.

Grammatical Forms of laughable

• past tense: laughed
• plural: laughables
• comparative: more laughable
• superlative: most laughable
• present tense: laugh
• future tense: will laugh
• perfect tense: have laughed
• continuous tense: laughing
• singular: laughable
• positive degree: laughable
• infinitive: to laugh
• gerund: laughing
• participle: laughing

Origin and Evolution of laughable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'laughable' originated from the Old English word 'hlehhan' meaning to laugh or deride.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'laughable' has evolved to mean something that is deserving of laughter or ridicule, often used to describe something absurd or ridiculous.