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- [loo-di-kruh s]
- /ˈlu dɪ krəs/
- /ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/
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- [loo-di-kruh s]
- /ˈlu dɪ krəs/
Definitions of ludicrous word
- adjective ludicrous causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable: a ludicrous lack of efficiency. 1
- noun ludicrous So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous. 1
- adjective ludicrous If you describe something as ludicrous, you are emphasizing that you think it is foolish, unreasonable, or unsuitable. 0
- adjective ludicrous absurd or incongruous to the point of provoking ridicule or laughter 0
- adjective ludicrous so absurd, ridiculous, or exaggerated as to cause or merit laughter 0
- adjective ludicrous Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny. 0
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Origin of ludicrous
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin lūdicrus sportive, equivalent to lūdicr(um) a show, public games (lūdi-, stem of lūdere to play, + -crum noun suffix of instrument or result) + -us -ous
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Parts of speech for Ludicrous
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ludicrous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adj ludicrous
- funny — funnies. comic strips. Also called funny paper. the section of a newspaper reserved for comic strips, word games, etc.
- fantastic — conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque: fantastic rock formations; fantastic designs.
- farcical — pertaining to or of the nature of farce.
- nonsensical — (of words or language) having little or no meaning; making little or no sense: A baby's babbling is appealingly nonsensical.
- incongruous — out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior.
adjective ludicrous
- ridiculous — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- outrageous — of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: an outrageous slander.
- daft — If you describe a person or their behaviour as daft, you think that they are stupid, impractical, or rather strange.
- gelastic — Pertaining to laughter, used in laughing, or to be the subject of laughter.
Antonyms for ludicrous
adj ludicrous
- tragic — characteristic or suggestive of tragedy: tragic solemnity.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
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