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ridiculous

/ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/adjective4 syllables

Ridiculous means: so unreasonable as to invite derision.

Synonyms for ridiculous22

adjective, as in so unreasonable as to invite derision

absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, foolish

adjective, as in broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

farcical, ludicrous, humorous, humourous

adjective, as in inspiring scornful pity

pathetic, silly, undignified

also used for ridiculous

willy nilly, frivolous, goofy, funny, odd, surreal, unreasonable

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What does ridiculous mean?3

adjective

1

so unreasonable as to invite derision“the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework”

2

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce“the wild farcical exuberance of a clown”

3

inspiring scornful pity“how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with ridiculous?1

four syllables

meticulous
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Ridiculous in a sentence

  • I really know nothing more criminal, more mean, and more ridiculous than lying.Adelpa
  • Upon seeing how ridiculous he looked, everyone could not help but laughing.JSakuragi
  • I don't know who wrote that article, but it's ridiculous.DJ_Saidez
  • That black turban of yours is ridiculous, you old fart!Lebensfreude
  • Lojban can sound ridiculous, but it can be very sophisticated.nonong
  • Robert looked ridiculous standing there, waving his arms.Amastan
  • If life is ridiculous and absurd, be glad that it is not tedious.Sladey
  • If you do that, you are going to look ridiculous.NatsuDonkey

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