Definition of ludicrous Ludicrous

/luˈdʌkɹʌs/ - [ludukrus] - lu•di•crous

We found 5 definitions of ludicrous from 4 different sources.

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

ludicrous - incongruous;inviting ridicule; "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"
  absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous
  foolish devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision"
ludicrous - broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce; "the wild farcical exuberance of a clown"; "ludicrous green hair"
  farcical, ridiculous
  humorous, humourous full of or characterized by humor; "humorous stories"; "humorous cartoons"; "in a humorous vein"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • ludicrous (a.)
    Adapted to excite laughter, without scorn or contempt; sportive.

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  • ludicrous
    Contrary to reason or common sense.

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