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- [ab-surd, -zurd]
- /æbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd/
- /əbˈsɜːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-surd, -zurd]
- /æbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd/
Definitions of absurdly word
- adjective absurdly utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation. 1
- noun absurdly the quality or condition of existing in a meaningless and irrational world. 1
- noun absurdly In an absurd fashion. (First attested in the mid 16th century.)0. 1
- adverb absurdly To an extreme degree. 0
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Origin of absurdly
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60, absurd is from the Latin word absurdus out of tune, uncouth, ridiculous. See ab-, surd
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Parts of speech for Absurdly
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absurdly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for absurdly
adv absurdly
- stupidly — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- mistakenly — wrongly conceived, held, or done: a mistaken antagonism.
- unwisely — not wise; foolish; imprudent; lacking in good sense or judgment: an unwise choice; an unwise man.
- imprudence — not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
- indiscreetly — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
adj absurdly
- desperately — reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or urgency: a desperate killer.
- furiously — full of fury, violent passion, or rage; extremely angry; enraged: He was furious about the accident.
- crazily — If something moves crazily, it moves in a way or in a direction that you do not expect.
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- violently — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
adverb absurdly
- farcical — pertaining to or of the nature of farce.
- incongruously — out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior.
- preposterously — completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish: a preposterous tale.
- oddly — differing in nature from what is ordinary, usual, or expected: an odd choice.
- comically — producing laughter; amusing; funny: a comical fellow.
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adv absurdly
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- cautiously — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
- wisely — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- sensibly — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
adj absurdly
adverb absurdly
- reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
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