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Word of the Day – Risorial

By March 22, 2018Word of the Day

Risorial (adj) (rare)

riz-or-ee-al

Relating to laughter; used in laughing; = “risible”.

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Ogilvie (1797–1867), lexicographer. From post-classical Latin risorius + -al.

Example sentences

“He’s such a fool and fun to watch, the whole experience was risorial.”

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