risible
adjective
Relating to laughter; provoking laughter or capable of laughing. Can describe something laughable or amusing, or the capacity to laugh itself.
Etymology
From Late Latin "risibilis" (able to laugh), from Latin "risus" (laughter), past participle of "ridere" (to laugh). Related to "ridicule" and "deride."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"His risible attempt at a French accent had the whole class in stitches."
- 2.
"The risible errors in the translation made the document unintentionally hilarious."
- 3.
"Aristotle considered the risible faculty a uniquely human characteristic."
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Fun Fact
Aristotle defined humans as the only "risible" animals, capable of laughter. Modern research has complicated this view, as great apes, rats, and even some birds display behavior resembling laughter during play.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (R, I, S, I, B, L, E)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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