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Definition of "risible" [ris•i•ble]

  • Relating to laughter or used in eliciting laughter. (adjective)
  • Eliciting laughter; ludicrous. (adjective)
  • Capable of laughing or inclined to laugh. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "risible" in a sentence
  • "The only website representing Welsh Labour on the web that isn't entirely risible is the party's official website, which nevertheless can be criticised for its lack of imagination, innovation and provision for Welsh speakers in comparison to certain other party websites."
  • "No surprise here; the BBC's agenda against Christianity has long been evident anyone recall the risible Bonekickers, among others?"
  • "(aka risible BNP singing "star" Joey Smith), who is standing for election in Dewsbury on Oct"