Difference between Laughable and Foolish

What is the difference between Laughable and Foolish?

Laughable as an adjective is fitted to excite laughter; as, a laughable story; a laughable scene. while Foolish as an adjective is (of a person, action) lacking good sense or judgement; unwise

Laughable

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Fitted to excite laughter; as, a laughable story; a laughable scene.

Foolish

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: (of a person, action) lacking good sense or judgement; unwiseResembling or characteristic of a fool.

Example sentence: It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.

We hope you now know whether to use Laughable or Foolish in your sentence.

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