# ludicrous

/ˈɫudəkɹəs/ (US) · /lˈuːdɪkɹəs/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ludicrous
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

completely ridiculous or silly in a way that is hard to believe. You use it when something is so foolish that it deserves to be laughed at.

For teachers: so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing or ridiculous. Often used to describe claims, prices, or situations that lack any logical basis.

## Examples

- The idea that he could fly was ludicrous.
- The company asked for a ludicrous amount of money for a product that clearly did not work.
- While the initial premise of the film seemed ludicrous, the director managed to ground the story in enough emotional truth to keep the audience engaged until the end.

## Usage notes

- Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'sound'.

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