Risible is sometimes used as a noun, in the plural, for the feeling of
amusement and for the muscles and other organs used in laughing,
collectively; as, unable to control one's risibles.
Syn. -- Ludicrous; laughable; amusing; ridiculous -- Risible,
Ludicrous, Ridiculous. Risible differs from ludicrous as species from
genus; ludicrous expressing that which is playful and sportive;
risible, that which may excite laughter. Risible differs from
ridiculous, as the latter implies something contemptuous, and risible
does not.
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--Ris"i*ble*ness(#), n. -- Ris"i*bly, adv.
Ris"ing (?), a. 1. Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an
upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the
rising moon.
2. Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising state; a
rising character.
Among the rising theologians of Germany.
Hare.
3. Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life;
as, the rising generation.
Ris"ing, prep. More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six
years of age. [Colloq. & Low, U.S.]
Ris"ing, n. 1. The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).