Risibility

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /rɪzəˈbɪləti/

Definitions of risibility

noun the quality or state of being inclined to laugh or joke; laughter-inducing quality

Example Sentences

A1 She couldn't control her risibility when her friend told a funny joke.

A2 The risibility of the audience during the comedy show was contagious.

B1 His risibility often got him in trouble during serious meetings.

B2 The professor's risibility added a light-hearted touch to the lecture.

C1 The politician's risibility was seen as a sign of authenticity by the public.

C2 The author's risibility shone through in his witty writing style.

Examples of risibility in a Sentence

formal The risibility of the situation was evident in the way everyone burst into laughter.

informal I couldn't contain my risibility when I saw that hilarious meme.

slang The risibility levels were off the charts during the comedy show last night.

figurative His risibility knew no bounds as he found humor in even the most serious of situations.

Grammatical Forms of risibility

plural

risibilities

comparative

more risible

superlative

most risible

present tense

rises

future tense

will rise

perfect tense

has risen

continuous tense

is rising

singular

risibility

positive degree

risible

infinitive

to rise

gerund

rising

participle

risen

Origin and Evolution of risibility

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'risibility' originated from the Latin word 'risibilis' which means 'capable of laughing'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'risibility' has come to refer to the quality of being inclined to laugh or the ability to laugh easily.