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смехотво́рный — meaning in English

smekhotvornyy

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English meaning

derisive adj Showing scorn or mockery towards 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.

Senses

смехотво́рный is used for these senses in English:

derisive Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.
laughable (now, rare) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.
ludicrous Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.

derisive — full definition

adj Showing scorn or mockery towards someone.
adj Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

насме́шливый смешно́й абсу́рдный неле́пый