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nonsensically

non·sen·si·cal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-sen-si-kuh l]
    • /nɒnˈsɛn sɪ kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-sen-si-kuh l]
    • /nɒnˈsɛn sɪ kəl/

Definitions of nonsensically word

  • adjective nonsensically (of words or language) having little or no meaning; making little or no sense: A baby's babbling is appealingly nonsensical. 1
  • adjective nonsensically (of behavior, conduct, actions, etc.) foolish, senseless, fatuous, or absurd: His nonsensical behavior was unusual for such a serious person. 1
  • adjective nonsensically objectionable, impudent, insubordinate: I refuse to listen to that nonsensical gossip. 1
  • adjective nonsensically of trifling importance or of little or no use: I've had more than enough of your nonsensical advice! 1
  • noun nonsensically In a nonsensical manner. 1
See all 5 definitions of nonsensically

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Parts of speech for Nonsensically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
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Full grammatical hierarchy of Nonsensically

nonsensically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for nonsensically

adverb nonsensically

  • ridiculously — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
  • unreasonably — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
  • absurdly — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
  • ludicrously — causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable: a ludicrous lack of efficiency.
  • preposterously — completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish: a preposterous tale.

adjective nonsensically

  • fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
  • wildly — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
  • crazily — If something moves crazily, it moves in a way or in a direction that you do not expect.
  • desperately — reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or urgency: a desperate killer.
  • energetically — In an energetic manner.
All 45 Synonyms of nonsensically

Antonyms for nonsensically

adverb nonsensically

  • sensibly — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.

adjective nonsensically

  • calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
  • normally — in a normal or regular way: The wound is healing normally.
All 3 Antonyms of nonsensically

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