ridiculous — deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
Example Sentences
- My boss's toupee looks so ridiculous that everyone pretends not to notice it.
- The exam fee of $500 for a 30-minute test is ridiculous.
- He spent three hours choosing a ridiculous superhero costume for the party.
ridiculous
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈdɪkjələs/]
deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd
His ridiculous hat is so tall it keeps hitting the ceiling fan.
Being too meticulous can be ridiculous!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ridiculous' meaning 'laughable' or 'worthy of mockery,' derived from 'ridicere' meaning 'to laugh at' or 'to make fun of,' combined with the Latin suffix '-ulous' meaning 'full of' or 'tending to'.
Breakdown
ridicule (from Latin ridicere, 'to laugh at') + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = ridiculous
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📝Examples
“My boss's toupee looks so ridiculous that everyone pretends not to notice it.”
“The exam fee of $500 for a 30-minute test is ridiculous.”
“He spent three hours choosing a ridiculous superhero costume for the party.”
“It's ridiculous how much time we waste scrolling through social media.”
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