risibly
- adverb
- /ˈrɪzəbli/
- Formal
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risiblemente
- His attempt to explain the complex theory was risibly confusing for everyone in the room.
Examples
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This proved to be an almost risibly inadequate precaution.
Blog text (4) -
The proposal was risibly flawed, making it hard to take seriously.
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A few of his points are also patently, risibly idiotic.
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She made a risibly exaggerated claim about winning the race without any training.
Synonyms
72
3.7
In a way that is much too extreme or silly
12
2.5
In a very funny way that makes people laugh
11
3.9
In a funny way that makes people laugh
7
5.5
So silly or weak that people laugh at it
5
3.0
In a funny way that makes people laugh
5
2.9
In a happy way that shows you find something funny
5
3.3
In a funny way that makes people laugh
5
7.0
So silly or extreme that it makes people laugh
3
8.1
Very silly or unreasonable in a way that seems laughable
2
6.3
In a very loud, happy way that makes people laugh
1
8.1
In a way that makes people laugh a lot
1
7.9
In a very silly way
In a way that is very funny and makes people laugh
In a way that is very funny and makes people laugh
In a silly, funny way that makes people laugh
In a way that makes people laugh and enjoy it
Antonyms
How Laughable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Risibly comes from the Latin word risus, which means 'laughter' or 'to laugh' and is the same idea behind English words like ridiculous and ridicule. So, if something happens risibly, it happens in a way that is laughable or makes people laugh.