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Ridiculous

adjective
/rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Deserving mockery; absurd or unreasonable.

Example Sentences

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

The idea of flying pigs is ridiculous.

Example Expressions

look ridiculous

Synonyms

absurd, foolish, silly, preposterous, ludicrous, laughable
Entry 1
absurd, foolish, silly, preposterous, ludicrous
Entry 2
absurd, laughable, ludicrous, silly, preposterous

Antonyms

sensible, reasonable, logical, wise, rational, serious
Entry 1
sensible, reasonable, logical, wise, rational
Entry 2
reasonable, sensible, serious

Collocations

ridiculous idea, ridiculous price, ridiculous behavior, absolutely ridiculous, utterly ridiculous, seem ridiculous, look ridiculous
Entry 1
ridiculous idea, ridiculous price, ridiculous behavior, absolutely ridiculous
Entry 2
utterly ridiculous, seem ridiculous, look ridiculous

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