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ludicrousso 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

ludicrous concept
💡 Concept

A knight in full armor attempts a ludicrous juggling act on a high-wheeled bicycle.

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ludicrous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Ludicrous yet ridiculous — somehow meticulous in its madness.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈluːdɪkrəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈluːdɪkrəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootludus
Suffix--icrous

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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🎵Rhyme

ridiculousmeticulous
ridiculous
meticulous

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

It's ludicrous to think that cats can use smartphones better than humans.

The price they're asking for that tiny apartment is ludicrous.

😄 Fun example

His ludicrous attempt to impress the boss by wearing a superhero costume to work backfired spectacularly.

😄 Fun example

The politician's ludicrous promises included building a bridge to the moon.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

ridiculousabsurdpreposterousoutrageouslaughable

Antonyms

reasonablesensiblelogical

Related

comicalbizarrenonsensicalfoolishsilly