Definition of ridiculous Ridiculous
/ɹɪdɪˈkjʌlʌs/ - [ridikyulus] - ri•dic•u•lous
We found 7 definitions of ridiculous from 4 different sources.
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| ridiculous - 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, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous | ||
| foolish devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision" | ||
| ridiculous - broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce; "the wild farcical exuberance of a clown"; "ludicrous green hair" | ||
| farcical, ludicrous | ||
| humorous, humourous full of or characterized by humor; "humorous stories"; "humorous cartoons"; "in a humorous vein" | ||
| ridiculous - inspiring scornful pity; "how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"- Dashiell Hammett | ||
| pathetic, silly | ||
| undignified lacking dignity | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- ridiculous (a.)
Fitted to excite ridicule; absurd and laughable; unworthy of serious consideration; as, a ridiculous dress or behavior. - ridiculous (a.)
Involving or expressing ridicule.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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ridiculous
Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.
