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Word

absurdest

Phoneticsab·sur·dest

Definition

adj. the most extreme or silly version of something. You use this to describe a situation or idea that is completely ridiculous and makes no sense.

adj. the most extreme or nonsensical instance of a particular quality or situation. Often used to describe a state of affairs that defies logic or reason.

Examples

“The movie is the absurdest comedy I have ever seen.”

“The politician's latest speech was the absurdest attempt to explain why he missed the meeting.”

“In a world where logic is often ignored, the absurdest of human behaviors can sometimes be the most rational response to a chaotic environment.”

Examples

simple

“The movie is the absurdest comedy I have ever seen.”

contextual

“The politician's latest speech was the absurdest attempt to explain why he missed the meeting.”

complex

“In a world where logic is often ignored, the absurdest of human behaviors can sometimes be the most rational response to a chaotic environment.”

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