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ridiculous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

ridiculous means: So silly or unreasonable that people may laugh at it.

adjective

VERY SILLYB1

So silly or unreasonable that people may laugh at it.

  • That hat looks ridiculous.
  • He gave a ridiculous excuse for being late.
  • Is it ridiculous to worry about this?

How to use it: ridiculous to do something (It would be ridiculous to pay that much.)

Similar words: absurd, silly, laughable

Opposites: sensible, reasonable

Common phrases: ridiculous idea, look ridiculous, ridiculous price

UNBELIEVABLY EXTREMEC1

So great or extreme that it is hard to believe.

  • Her speed is ridiculous.
  • He has a ridiculous amount of energy.
  • The goalkeeper made a ridiculous save with one hand.

Similar words: incredible, astonishing, unbelievable

Opposites: ordinary

Common phrases: ridiculous speed, ridiculous amount, ridiculous talent

Questions about ridiculous

What does ridiculous mean?

So silly or unreasonable that people may laugh at it.

What is ridiculous in other languages?

Türkçe: saçma · Español: ridículo · Français: ridicule · Deutsch: lächerlich · Italiano: ridicolo · 日本語: ばかげた

How do you pronounce ridiculous?

It is pronounced /rɪˈdɪkjələs/.

How do you use ridiculous in a sentence?

That hat looks ridiculous. He gave a ridiculous excuse for being late.

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