Definition

In a way that is so silly or ridiculous that it makes people laugh.

Example

The movie was laughably bad, making everyone in the theater burst into laughter.

Conversation

Did you see that movie last night?

Yeah, it was laughably bad, but I couldn't stop watching!

I know, right? The plot twists were so predictable.

Exactly! It was almost like they were trying to make it funny.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Laughably → It is formed from "laugh" (from Old English *hlæhhan*, meaning to express joy or amusement) and "-ably" (meaning in a manner that can be). The word "laughably" means in a manner that can provoke laughter or is worthy of laughter.

Memory Tip

Think of expressing joy or amusement ('laugh') in a way that can be perceived ('-ably') — that's why laughably means something that can make you laugh.

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