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[ adjective ] completely devoid of wisdom or good sense

Examples

"the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework" "a contribution so small as to be laughable" "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion" "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"

Related terms

foolish

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[ adjective ] arousing or provoking laughter

Examples

"an amusing film" "an amusing fellow" "a comic hat" "a comical look of surprise" "funny stories that made everybody laugh" "a very funny writer" "a mirthful experience" "risible courtroom antics"

Related terms

humorous

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