adj
risible
Risible (adj) means of or pertaining to laughter.
adj
1
Of or pertaining to laughter.
2
Provoking laughter; ludicrous; ridiculous; humorously insignificant.
3
Easily laughing; prone to laughter.
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Etymology
From Middle French risible and directly from Late Latin rīsibilis, from Latin rīsus (“laughter”) + -ibilis, from the perfect passive participle of rīdeō (“laugh”).
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What is the meaning of risible?
"risible" (adj) means of or pertaining to laughter.
What are the different meanings of risible?
"risible" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or pertaining to laughter; 2. Provoking laughter; ludicrous; ridiculous; humorously insignificant; 3. Easily laughing; prone to laughter.