LAUGHABLENESS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

laughableness

noun

Definition of laughableness

as in irony

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Noun

There is an irony in how similarly Jackson and Welbeck operate as strikers, particularly if the latter comes in to replace the former.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 July 2026
The cruel irony is that the moments that most demand clear thinking are the very moments during which your thinking is most compromised.

— Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of irony

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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Many travelers speed right by on their way to the flashy amusements of Kemah or Galveston’s sandy beaches.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, a combined amusement and water park that makes an easy add-on to any early season game-day itinerary.

— Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 24 July 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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Beyond ski-in-ski-out access during the winter months, even though this 8,000-square-foot home has its own private gondola, this residence was built for year-round enjoyment.

— Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Still, full-size luxury sedans define the enjoyment of driving.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Definition of enjoyment

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