LAUGHABLENESS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

laughableness

noun

Definition of laughableness

as in irony

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Noun

One of the darker ironies of Zayarnaya’s case is that Storozhuk was freed in the same exchange as the Aidar and Azov women.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
There’s 5-year-old Ara, who has diabetes (a fact the film focuses on with a touch of heavy-handed irony), but is a numbers-crunching dynamo who does Pilates.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of irony

Noun

Instead, the museum focuses on language, relationships, self-mockery, and life’s absurdities, with rakija served to visitors as the ultimate symbol of Balkan resilience.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Zinn also lived through some of the absurdities that Yossarian encountered.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 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

Noun

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

Noun

The survey revealed that when parents evaluate family-friendly retail and experiences, fun and enjoyment (68 percent) and spending time together (66 percent) ranked higher than price and affordability (60 percent).

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Audiences will likely get more out of it if they’re caught up on the entire franchise, but that is not required for enjoyment and understanding.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

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