laughably

English

Etymology

laughable +‎ -ly

Adverb

laughably (not comparable)

  1. In a manner that can be laughed at, humorous, in a laughable manner.
    • 1959 October, Cecil J. Allen, “Locomotive Running Past and Present”, in Trains Illustrated, page 477:
      From Crewe, of course, the ten-coach load of 347/370 tons was a laughably easy proposition for the two engines, between them in effect making up Class "11" power, and they fairly romped away with the train.
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