lächerlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- comical adj Funny in a light, whimsical, or ridiculous way.
- derisive adj Showing scorn or mockery toward someone.
- laughable adj So absurd or badly done that it deserves mockery rather than serious attention.
- ludicrous adjective So absurd or unreasonable that it's almost funny.
- ridiculous adj Deserving to be laughed at; absurd or foolish.
- ridiculously adv In a way that is absurd or laughable.
Senses
lächerlich is used for these senses in English:
- comical Laughable; ridiculous.
- derisive Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.
- laughable (now, rare) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.
- laughable Worthless; worthy of contempt or derision.
- ludicrous Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.
- ridiculous Deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd.
- ridiculously In a ridiculous manner. In a way that is funny, embarrassing or extremely implausible.
derisive — full definition
- adj Showing scorn or mockery toward someone.
- adj Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.
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