Ludicrous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce; "the wild farcical exuberance of a clown"; "ludicrous green hair".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The comedian's over-the-top antics and wacky impressions made for a ludicrous evening of entertainment.
- The plot of the movie was so convoluted and absurd that it bordered on the ludicrous.
- The fashion designer's latest collection featured ludicrous outfits with oversized shoulders and neon colors.
- The actor's performance was so melodramatic and hammy that it became ludicrous, eliciting more laughs than tears from the audience.
- The theme park's new attraction, a rollercoaster with a beyond-vertical drop, was a ludicrous thrill ride that left riders screaming.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
So unreasonable as to invite derision; "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 cottage a mansion"; "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"; "her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The idea that I could run a marathon without training is ludicrous.
- It's ludicrous to think that a small company like ours can compete with a giant corporation.
- The claim that the new diet can help you lose 20 pounds in one week is ludicrous.
- The politician's promise to solve the country's economic problems overnight is ludicrous.
- The suggestion that we can travel to Mars on a budget of $1000 is ludicrous.