Ridiculous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce; "the wild farcical exuberance of a clown"; "ludicrous green hair".
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Examples
- The comedian's over-the-top antics on stage were so ridiculous that the audience was in stitches.
- The bright pink pants with yellow polka dots were a ridiculous outfit that made everyone laugh.
- The movie's plot was so ridiculous that it became a cult classic among fans of absurd humor.
- The politician's claim that he was an expert on space travel was ridiculous, given his complete lack of experience.
- The absurdly large sunglasses perched on the actor's face were a ridiculous addition to an already outlandish costume.
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Meaning 2
Inspiring scornful pity; "how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"- Dashiell Hammett.
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Examples
- He stood in front of her, still clinging to his fantasies, looking absolutely ridiculous with his carefully coiffed hair and extravagant charm.
- His desperation to appear young and vital only made him appear more ridiculous in his gaudy suits and affected accent.
- Watching the elderly lothario make a pass at the much-younger woman was ridiculous and embarrassing for everyone present.
- With his advanced years, the usually-skeptical author became suddenly and ridiculously enthusiastic about an impractical idea, filling pages with plans that defied practicality.
- There was something pitiful and ridiculous about a wealthy businessman trying to cling to his long-lost youthful passions with all the wrong techniques and tools.
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Meaning 3
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
- His excuse for missing the deadline was ridiculous, and everyone in the office knew it.
- She thought it was ridiculous to spend $500 on a pair of designer shoes.
- The plot twist in the movie was so ridiculous that it made me laugh out loud.
- It's ridiculous to think that we can solve the climate crisis overnight, but we have to try.
- He made a ridiculous bet that he could eat a whole pizza by himself in one sitting.