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Laughable vs Outre - What's the difference?

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Laughable is a related term of outre.


As adjectives the difference between laughable and outre

is that laughable is worthless; worthy of contempt or derision while outre is very unconventional.

laughable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Worthless; worthy of contempt or derision.
  • Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.
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    Synonyms

    * droll, ludicrous, mirthful, comical, risible

    Derived terms

    * laughableness * laughably

    outre

    English

    Adjective

    (head)

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