Pronunciation

/riˈdʌkʃəl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Characterized by an extreme degree of foolishness or absurdity; laughable or absurdly unreasonable. For example: “The idea was so ridiculous that no one took it seriously.”
• Noun: Something that is ridiculous or absurd. For example: “The costume was a ridiculous choice for the party.”

Phrases

• “A ridiculous claim” refers to something that is absurd or unbelievable.
• “To think that’s ridiculous” means to consider something as absurd or silly.
• “She acted with such ridiculous arrogance.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “His argument was so ridiculous, it didn’t stand a chance of being taken seriously.”
• Noun: “The prank they pulled was a ridiculous attempt to impress their friends.”
• “The children couldn’t stop laughing at the teacher’s ridiculous dance moves.”

Synonyms

• Absurd
• Preposterous
• Nonsensical
• Unbelievable
• Outlandish

Antonyms

• Logical
• Reasonable
• Sane
• Sensible
• Practical