laughableness

noun

Definition of laughablenessnext
as in irony

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  1. irony
  2. absurdity
  3. ridiculousness
  4. amusement
  5. ludicrousness
  6. enjoyment
Noun
  • Maybe not laugh-out-loud humor, though that’s there, but other forms of humor like wit, deadpan, understatement, exaggeration, recognition, irony.
    — Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The irony of Nordic wellness being the hottest lifestyle trend at the moment isn’t lost on Presnal, who grew up in the Turku archipelago surrounded by bays and lush forests.
    — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of irony
Noun
  • For all the absurdity, though, the award carries considerable weight — even if the timing is bittersweet.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
  • That obsession reached its peak of exuberant absurdity on a Friday in late July of 1995.
    — Adam Sztykiel, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of absurdity
Noun
  • Still, despite Kristin’s injury and Rob’s ridiculousness, the tribe wants to vote Eric.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • There are plenty of inconceivable exploits in the final season of Outer Banks, in ranging degrees of ridiculousness.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of ridiculousness
Noun
  • Of the Daise stick-on, Allure associate social media manager Katie Gunderman says her amusement with the accessory was short-lived.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In IconArrows pointing outwards For an extra admission fee, the farm also offers amusement rides and carnival games.
    — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 17 Oct. 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
  • In a Harris Poll survey published Wednesday, 65% of American adults reported spending $100 or more on playful activities or products — such as craft kits or action figures — for personal enjoyment between June 2025 and June 2026.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • My enjoyment now came from sitting back and watching her shine.
    — Diana Daniele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
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