2007-01-25 16:40:08 · 7 answers · asked by Carmen T 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Risible mean Something that is risible is so stupid that it deserves to be laughed at.
E.g. A risible suggestion.*
2007-01-25 18:14:39 · answer #1 · answered by blacktulip_raine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Risible means causing or having the ability to laugh.
Connected to laughing.
Here's the link to the dictionary definition:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/risible
2007-01-25 16:50:49 · answer #2 · answered by moonbeamlight1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: ris·i·ble
Pronunciation: 'ri-z&-b&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin risibilis, from Latin risus, past participle of ridEre to laugh
1 a : capable of laughing b : disposed to laugh
2 : arousing or provoking laughter; especially : LAUGHABLE
3 : associated with, relating to, or used in laughter
- ris·i·bly /-blE/ adverb
hope this helps
P.S. if you want a quote, sideshow bob from the simpsons says "I was always the risible one in our diad," referring to himself and his brother in the damn project episode.
2007-01-25 16:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by parthenophilast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause for laughter or amusement, in a negative sense.
2007-01-25 16:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
funny, deserving of laughter.
2007-01-25 16:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its some nasty new sandwich from McDonald's.
2007-01-25 16:42:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.dictionary.com
2007-01-25 16:42:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋