risible

Meanings

• adjective

  Likely to cause laughter; amusing.

• adjective

  Able to be ridiculed or mocked.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹaɪzɪbəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

funny , laughable , ludicrous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with risible
miserable , resilient , precious

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Variants

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risible , risibly

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Forms

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The adjective 'risible' does not have different forms.

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Etymology

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From Latin risus, meaning 'laughter'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'risible' is also used in the field of psychology to describe the facial expression of a person who is amused or laughing.

2. The word 'risible' comes from the Latin word 'risus', which means 'laughter'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Comedy: A genre of art that uses humor, satire, and irony to entertain and provoke thought.

2. Satire: A form of comedy that uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize and ridicule human folly and vices.

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Culture

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The term 'risible' has been used in various contexts in literature and art. For instance, in the novel 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes, the character Sancho Panza is described as a risible figure due to his comical nature and naivety. In modern times, the term has been used to describe situations or people that are amusing or laughable.

How to Memorize "risible"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or situation that is amusing or laughable. For example, imagine a clown with a red nose and oversized shoes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'risible' with the idea of something that is amusing or laughable. For example, think of the word 'funny'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym RISIBLE to remember the meaning: R - Ridiculous, I - Invites, S - Smiles, I - Instantly, B - Brings, L - Laughter, E - Everyone.

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