ridiculous
- 01 B1 Intermediate
very silly or stupid in a way that makes you want to laugh.
deserving of ridicule or mockery due to being absurd, preposterous, or foolish.
Simple“It is ridiculous to wear a heavy winter coat at the beach.”
In context“The proposal was so ridiculous that the board members struggled to maintain their professional composure during the presentation.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
so extreme, large, or strange that it is hard to believe.
astonishingly extreme or unbelievable in degree, often used to describe prices, amounts, or situations.
Simple“The price of a coffee at the airport was absolutely ridiculous.”
In context“The amount of paperwork required for a simple travel visa has become ridiculous over the last few years.”
UsageOften preceded by intensifiers like 'absolutely' or 'completely' to emphasize the degree of disbelief.
Synonyms
Borrowed from Latin rīdiculus (“laughable, ridiculous”); Equivalent to ridicule + -ous.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.