Meaning of ridiculous in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /rəˈdɪkjələs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    ridiculous

    Definitions

    1. inspiring scornful pity

    Examples

    • « how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years- Dashiell Hammett »

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  2. 2. completely devoid of wisdom or good sense

    Examples

    • « the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework »
    • « that's a cockeyed idea »
    • « ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer »
    • « a contribution so small as to be laughable »
    • « it is ludicrous to call a co »

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  3. 3. broadly or extravagantly humorous

    Examples

    • « resembling farce »
    • « the wild farcical exuberance of a clown »
    • « ludicrous green hair »

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