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Meaning of ridiculous in English
Pronunciation
/rəˈdɪkjələs/
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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 »
Synonyms
undignified
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 »
Synonyms
foolish
3.
broadly or extravagantly humorous
Examples
« resembling farce »
« the wild farcical exuberance of a clown »
« ludicrous green hair »
Synonyms
humorous
humourous