RIDICULOUS

/ɹiːˈdɪkjʊləs/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 17

Scrabble letter values: R1I1D2I1C3U1L1O1U1S1 = 13

Definition

  1. adjective inspiring scornful pity. — synonyms: pathetic, silly
  2. adjective so unreasonable as to invite derision. — synonyms: absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous
  3. adjective broadly or extravagantly humorous. — synonyms: farcical, ludicrous

Examples

  • “how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years- Dashiell Hammett”
  • “the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework”
  • “that's a cockeyed idea”

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