RISIBLE Synonyms: 157 Similar and Opposite Words

risible

adjective

ˈri-zə-bəl

Definition of risible

as in funny

causing or intended to cause laughter a risible comment that made the whole class laugh

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as in ridiculous

so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter the idea that people are meant to have wings is risible

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Recent Examples of risible Some in the audience find this risible. — Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 The public language may seem risible, but that is only a surface-level thing. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026 The risible ending lets down both actors, each of whom give it their all (especially Glusman) while the screenplay feels like there are chunks of character motivations and development tossed into the trash. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 July 2025 Kagame’s claims that the FDLR poses a threat to Rwanda are similarly risible. — Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for risible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for risible

Adjective

No, what’s so funny is that this is the first time that’s ever come up.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
The jokers Toth and Jackson, bless them, keep things endearing and funny.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of funny

Adjective

Related Stories The film follows a woman facing menopause who turns to a folk healer who draws her into a series of increasingly ridiculous rituals, driving her to the edge of madness in search of her own liberation.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
So coach Matt Logan decided to do something even more ridiculous with his playcalling.

— Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ridiculous

Adjective

While captain Henderson is crucial for a harmonious atmosphere and has the self-confidence to lead the team into this new era, and he is joined by the ever-humorous Hughes, there is an absence of strong personalities in this squad.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Gunn said some of the Internet memes mocking her moves were humorous before widespread analysis of her efforts took on a frenzied life of its own.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of humorous

Adjective

There has been something almost absurd about Ferran Torres’ summer.

— Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
SpaceX’s Starlink constellation currently performs an average of 1,000 maneuvers a day to dodge potential collisions, a number that would have seemed absurd just a decade ago.

— Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of absurd

Adjective

The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Anderson has garnered critical and mainstream acclaim in recent years thanks to dramatic and comedic turns including The Last Showgirl — which got her a Golden Globe nomination — and the Naked Gun reboot from Paramount.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of comedic

Adjective

The Astros’ rotation is in such a state that ruling anyone out as a candidate to start games seems silly, but their actions indicate Imai is something of a last resort.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
So, even though Jay spent the song drawing a line between his own sophistication and the rest of the rap world’s childish behavior, 13 years later, kids are turning his luxury flex into a silly dance.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of silly

Adjective

The oysters and the pretzels are amusing moments, but the real tension comes as the group are just sitting and talking.

— Deadline, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
The format was an amusing detour as the crowd heard from Shiflett (No Use for a Name), Jaffee (The Wallflowers), Mendel (Sunny Day Real Estate), Smear (The Germs) and Rubin (The New Regime).

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

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