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View usage for: (luːdɪkrəs) adjectiveIf you describe something as ludicrous, you are emphasizing that you think it is foolish, unreasonable, or unsuitable. [emphasis] It was ludicrous to suggest that the visit could be kept secret. It's a completely ludicrous idea. Synonyms: ridiculous, crazy [informal], absurd, preposterous More Synonyms of ludicrous ludicrously adverb By Western standards the prices are ludicrously low. ludicrous in British English (ˈluːdɪkrəs) adjectiveabsurd or incongruous to the point of provoking ridicule or laughter Derived forms ludicrously (ˈludicrously) adverb ludicrousness (ˈludicrousness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin lūdicrus done in sport, from lūdus game; related to lūdere to play ludicrous in American English (ˈludɪkrəs) adjective so absurd, ridiculous, or exaggerated as to cause or merit laughter SIMILAR WORDS: abˈsurd Derived forms ludicrously (ˈludicrously) adverb ludicrousness (ˈludicrousness) noun Word origin L ludicrus < ludus, a play, game < IE base * leid-, to play, tease > Gr loidorein, to rail at, rebuke Examples of 'ludicrous' in a sentenceludicrous It is also ludicrous to suggest - as has often been argued during this dispute - that doctors are undervalued.This crazy award also opens the path for similar ludicrous claims.It is ludicrous to suggest they are being persecuted.Less talked about is the way fame can make virtually all aspects of your life faintly ludicrous.My wife thinks it is a ludicrous idea.We need to put an end to this ludicrous situation.This has been the ludicrous thinking for far too long.It is little short of ludicrous to suggest otherwise.At the time the idea was totally ludicrous.One recipient said yesterday that the situation was ludicrous.It is ludicrous to think our board would accept such a proposal.How did we get into this ludicrous situation?Now we have both sides hurling insults at one another and coming up with more and more ludicrous claims.An eighth would be faintly ludicrous.As soon as you read the official explanations, you just know something ludicrous has taken place.It is ludicrous to claim there isn't time.Ten years ago, the idea would have been faintly ludicrous.Of course not, the idea is ludicrous.When you look at some of the bad tackles that have been punished far less it's completely ludicrous.It's a completely ludicrous suggestion.It's ludicrous to suggest otherwise.A variation on the theme is to imagine the interviewer as a toothbrush, or something equally ludicrous.He scoffed: 'It seems a ludicrous waste of money.I think it's completely ludicrous.She says: 'It is ludicrous. Something ludicrous like 500? In other languagesludicrous British English: ludicrous ADJECTIVE If something is ludicrous, it is foolish, unreasonable, or unsuitable. It was ludicrous to suggest that the visit could be kept secret. - American English: ludicrous
- Brazilian Portuguese: ridículo
- Chinese: 荒谬的
- European Spanish: absurdo
- French: absurde
- German: grotesk
- Italian: ridicolo
- Japanese: ばかばかしい
- Korean: 어처구니없는
- European Portuguese: ridículo
- Latin American Spanish: absurdo
Chinese translation of 'ludicrous' adj - (= ridiculous) [situation, idea, price etc]
荒唐的 (huāngtáng de) it is ludicrous to suggest that ... 建议(議) ... 真是荒唐 (jiànyì ... zhēn shì huāngtáng) it's ludicrous that ... ... 真是荒唐 ( ... zhēn shì huāngtáng)
Definition absurd or ridiculous It's a completely ludicrous idea. Synonyms odd incongruous burlesque cockamamie (slang, mainly US) Opposites serious , sensible , logical , sad , grave, solemn Additional synonymsDefinition obviously senseless or illogical They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds. Synonyms ridiculous, crazy (informal), silly, incredible, outrageous, foolish, unbelievable, daft (informal), hilarious, ludicrous, meaningless, unreasonable, irrational, senseless, preposterous, laughable, funny, stupid, farcical, illogical, incongruous, comical, zany, idiotic, nonsensical, inane, dumb-ass (slang), cockamamie (slang, US) Definition humorous The novel is both comic and tragic. Synonyms funny, amusing, witty, humorous, farcical, comical, light, joking, droll, facetious, jocular, waggish, richDefinition causing amusement, often because of being ludicrous or ridiculous The whole situation suddenly struck her as being comical. Synonyms funny, entertaining, comic, silly, amusing, ridiculous, diverting, absurd, hilarious, ludicrous, humorous, priceless (informal), laughable, farcical, whimsical, zany, droll, risible (formal), side-splitting- lucrative
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Additional synonymsDefinition ridiculous I know it sounds a crazy idea, but hear me out. Synonyms ridiculous, wild, absurd, inappropriate, foolish, ludicrous, irresponsible, unrealistic, unwise, senseless, preposterous, potty (British, informal), short-sighted, unworkable, foolhardy, idiotic, nonsensical, half-baked (informal), inane, fatuous, ill-conceived, quixotic, imprudent, impracticable, cockeyed (informal), bird-brained (informal), cockamamie (slang, US), porangi (New Zealand) Definition quaintly amusing The band have a droll sense of humour. Synonyms amusing, odd, funny, entertaining, comic, ridiculous, diverting, eccentric, ludicrous, humorous, quaint, off-the-wall (slang), laughable, farcical, whimsical, comical, oddball (informal), risible, jocular, clownish, waggisha farcical nine months' jail sentence Synonyms ludicrous, ridiculous, absurd, preposterous, laughable, nonsensical, derisory, risible (formal) Definition causing amusement or laughter I'll tell you a funny story. Synonyms humorous, amusing, comical, entertaining, killing (informal), rich, comic, silly, ridiculous, diverting, absurd, jolly, witty, hilarious, ludicrous, laughable, farcical, slapstick, riotous, droll, risible (formal), facetious, jocular, side-splitting, waggish, jocose (old-fashioned) Definition ridiculous because so obviously inadequate or unsuccessful She claimed that the allegations were `laughable'. Synonyms ridiculous, absurd, ludicrous, preposterous, farcical, nonsensical, derisory, risible (formal), derisive, worthy of scorn It seemed to me that Sir Robert's arguments were nonsensical. Synonyms senseless, crazy (informal), silly, ridiculous, absurd, foolish, ludicrous, meaningless, irrational, incomprehensible, inane, asinine, cockamamie (slang, US) Definition extremely unconventional This idea is not as outlandish as it seems. Synonyms strange, odd, extraordinary, wonderful, funny, out there (slang), bizarre, fantastic, astonishing, eye-popping (informal), curious, weird, foreign, alien, exotic, exceptional, peculiar, eccentric, abnormal, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), irregular, singular, grotesque, far-out (slang, old-fashioned), unheard-of, preposterous, off-the-wall (slang), left-field (informal), freakish, barbarous, outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition utterly absurd The whole idea was preposterous. Synonyms ridiculous, bizarre, incredible, outrageous, shocking, impossible, extreme, crazy (informal), excessive, absurd, foolish, ludicrous, extravagant, unthinkable, unreasonable, irrational, monstrous, senseless, out of the question, laughable, exorbitant, nonsensical, risible (formal), asinine, cockamamie (slang, US) Definition behaving in a foolish or childish way That's a silly thing to say. Synonyms stupid, ridiculous, absurd, daft, inane, childish, immature, senseless, frivolous, preposterous, giddy, goofy (informal), idiotic, dozy (British, informal), fatuous, witless, puerile, brainless, asinine, dumb-ass (slang), cockamamie (slang, US), dopy (slang) Definition comical in an endearing way the zany humour of the Marx Brothers Synonyms comical, crazy, nutty (slang), funny, eccentric, wacky (informal), oddball (informal), madcap, goofy (informal), kooky (US, informal), out there (slang), clownish, wacky (informal), wacko or whacko (informal, old-fashioned), off the air (Australian, slang) |