risibility
Americannoun
plural
risibilities-
Often risibilities. the ability or disposition to laugh; humorous awareness of the ridiculous and absurd.
noun
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a tendency to laugh
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hilarity; laughter
Etymology
Origin of risibility
From the Late Latin word rīsibilitās, dating back to 1610–20. See risible, -ity
Example Sentences
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His great talent was to take tiny grains of information in reports and proposals, repackage them as official European policy and present them as part of a broad narrative about Brussels’ risibility.
From Seattle Times
What is the difference — in fact, and in risibility — between a hobo and a bum?
From Washington Post
His light-heartedness and risibility were often assumed to hide bitter resentment or boiling indignation.
From Project Gutenberg
With much effort, the risibility of the jokers was kept in subjection through the meal.
From Project Gutenberg
Another roar of laughter from Smithers and his friends succeeded this confession, and the perpetrators of the practical joke indulged their risibilities to the full; evidently congratulating themselves upon the success of their plans.
From Project Gutenberg
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