Words Seldom Seen: Risible

Risible

Adjective: So lacking in quality or usefulness that it deserves to be laughed at.

Example: “Israel seeking peace with Hamas is risible since Hamas refuses to accept Israel’s right to exist.”

Photo: King Charles III holding an informal audience with President Zelensky. It could be risible.


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