naurettava — meaning in English
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English meaning
- antic noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
- comical adj Funny in a light, whimsical, or ridiculous way.
- frivolous adj Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
- ludicrous adjective So absurd or unreasonable that it's almost funny.
- preposterous adjective Utterly absurd or unreasonable; going against common sense.
- ridiculous adj Deserving to be laughed at; absurd or foolish.
- risible adj Of or pertaining to laughter.
Senses
naurettava is used for these senses in English:
- antic (archaic) Grotesque, bizarre
- comical Laughable; ridiculous.
- frivolous Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.
- ludicrous Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.
- preposterous Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
- ridiculous Deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd.
- risible (of a person) Easily laughing; prone to laughter
antic — full definition
- noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
- adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.