ridiculous meaning - definition of ridiculous by Mnemonic 365bet中国官方网站

word of the day

ridiculous

ridiculous - 365bet中国官方网站 definition and meaning for word ridiculous

Definition
(adj) inspiring scornful pity

Synonyms : pathetic , silly

Example Sentence

how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years

Definition
(adj) incongruous;inviting ridicule

Synonyms : absurd , cockeyed , derisory , idiotic , laughable , ludicrous , nonsensical , preposterous

Example Sentence

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

Definition
(adj) broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

Synonyms : farcical , ludicrous

Example Sentence

Word used in video below:
text: That's ridiculous.