ludicrous — so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluːdɪkrəs/
Korean meaning: 너무 어리석고 터무니없어서 우스꽝스러운
Korean pronunciation: **루**디크러스
Example Sentences
- It's ludicrous to think that cats can use smartphones better than humans.
- The price they're asking for that tiny apartment is ludicrous.
- His ludicrous attempt to impress the boss by wearing a superhero costume to work backfired spectacularly.
ludicrous
ADJECTIVE//ˈluːdɪkrəs//
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
A knight in full armor attempts a ludicrous juggling act on a high-wheeled bicycle.
Ludicrous yet ridiculous — somehow meticulous in its madness.
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Origin
From Latin 'ludicrus' meaning 'of or pertaining to play or sport,' derived from 'ludus' meaning 'play, game, sport.' The word entered English in the early 17th century to describe something so absurd or laughable as to be amusing.
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“It's ludicrous to think that cats can use smartphones better than humans.”
“The price they're asking for that tiny apartment is ludicrous.”
“His ludicrous attempt to impress the boss by wearing a superhero costume to work backfired spectacularly.”
“The politician's ludicrous promises included building a bridge to the moon.”
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