LAUGHABLENESS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

laughableness

noun

Definition of laughableness

as in irony

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Noun

In a bit of irony, Jassy’s rigorous comments Thursday night took up all the hyperscalers’ stocks in Friday’s session.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
The irony is those same colleges are NCAA members, meaning they’re contractually bound to follow NCAA bylaws that athletes challenge in court.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of irony

Noun

Pluribus blends grief, absurdity and deep human truths, as Carol does battle with not only the hive-minded ‘others’ who suddenly share all the world’s knowledge and memories, but also with her own isolation.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
This game, and this series, is a microcosm of the absurdities of online baseball discussion.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of absurdity

Noun

Last season of Mediterranean benefited from the ridiculousness of Amy’s matchmaking charter because the atmosphere onboard was so heavy.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
There’s a point every summer when just about any of us could use a dose of ridiculousness.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of ridiculousness

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In a television ad for Dunkin’, Kylie Jenner wore a blush-pink, satin, structured blazer with over-the-top shoulder pads, a designer choice that generated some amusement online from those previously unfamiliar with the brand’s name.

— Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
The press noted with amusement the plight of the court reporter who threw his hands in the air in frustration after trying to transcribe scatting.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of amusement

Noun

How much funnier Shakespeare’s motley crew can be when we’re allowed to discover the variety of eccentricity and ludicrousness on display for ourselves.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Well, the Premier League table is definitely worth looking at, if only to marvel at its ludicrousness.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025

Definition of ludicrousness

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Indeed, some might suggest that asset protection planning is the science or art of separating clients from their assets while still allowing those clients the beneficial use and enjoyment of those assets.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit requests damages of $10 million for past and future physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

— Madison Lambert, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

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