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Risible adj.

Pronunciation: ˈrizəbəl

Meaning: Something that is capable of causing laughter. The word describes something that is amusing or worthy of laughter, often because it is absurd or ridiculous.

Usage:

• The comedian’s risible performance had the audience in stitches.
• His risible attempts at dance moves made everyone at the party burst into laughter.
• The politician’s risible claims about the economic forecast were met with skepticism by the experts.