Pronunciation: /ˈrɪzəbəl/

Definitions of risible

adjective capable of causing laughter; laughable

Example Sentences

A1 The clown's performance was so funny, it was truly risible.

A2 The movie had some risible moments that had the audience laughing out loud.

B1 The comedian's jokes were so risible that everyone in the audience was in stitches.

B2 The play's risible dialogue had the entire theater erupting with laughter.

C1 The satirical novel was filled with risible commentary on society and politics.

C2 The stand-up comedian's risible observations on everyday life had the audience in fits of laughter.

Examples of risible in a Sentence

formal The idea that unicorns exist is risible to most scientists.

informal His attempt at singing was so bad, it was downright risible.

slang The new fashion trend is absolutely risible, I wouldn't be caught dead wearing that.

figurative The politician's promise to lower taxes was risible, considering his track record of raising them.

Grammatical Forms of risible

past tense

rised

plural

risibles

comparative

more risible

superlative

most risible

present tense

rises

future tense

will rise

perfect tense

has risen

continuous tense

is rising

singular

risible

positive degree

risible

infinitive

to rise

gerund

rising

participle

risen

Origin and Evolution of risible

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'risible' comes from the Latin word 'risibilis', which is derived from the verb 'ridere' meaning 'to laugh'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in English to describe something that provokes laughter or amusement, the meaning of 'risible' has evolved to also include something that is absurd or ridiculous.