risible

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore R words

deserving or provoking laughter; absurdly ridiculous

In a sentence

Risible in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing risible in a sentence.

His excuse for missing the meeting was frankly risible.

Synonyms

laughableludicrousridiculousabsurd

Antonyms

serioussolemngrave

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Risible (adjective) means deserving or provoking laughter; absurdly ridiculous

Here is risible used in an example sentence: "His excuse for missing the meeting was frankly risible."

Common synonyms for risible include laughable, ludicrous, ridiculous, absurd.

Antonyms of risible include serious, solemn, grave.

Risible is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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