risible — meaning in English

English meaning

• farcical adj Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.
• laughable adj So absurd or badly done that it deserves mockery rather than serious attention.
• risible adj Of or pertaining to laughter.

Senses

risible is used for these senses in English:

• farcical Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.
• laughable (now, rare) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.
• laughable Worthless; worthy of contempt or derision.
• risible (of a person) Easily laughing; prone to laughter

Related French words