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Ridiculous (Adjective)

Meaning 1

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.

Synonyms

  • Ludicrous
  • Preposterous
  • Cockeyed
  • Laughable
  • Nonsensical
  • Absurd
  • Derisory
  • Idiotic

Related Words

  • Ridiculousness (noun)

Meaning 2

Broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce; "the wild farcical exuberance of a clown"; "ludicrous green hair".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Ludicrous
  • Farcical

Related Words

  • Ridicule (noun)
  • Ridiculousness (noun)

Meaning 3

Inspiring scornful pity; "how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"- Dashiell Hammett.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Silly
  • Pathetic

Related Words

  • Ridicule (noun)
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