Ridiculously

/rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
In a manner that is absurdly or laughably unreasonable or incongruous.
The prices for tickets to that concert are ridiculously high.
To an extreme or excessive degree.
She was ridiculously talented at playing the piano.
In a way that evokes laughter or scorn.
His excuse for being late was ridiculously funny.
In a way that is worthy of ridicule.
They made a ridiculously bold claim about their product.

Etymology

From the word 'ridiculous', combined with the suffix '-ly' to form an adverb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ridiculously expensive
So expensive that it is laughable or absurd.
ridiculously funny
So funny that it provokes strong laughter.
ridiculously hard
Exceedingly difficult in a way that is unreasonable.

Related Words

ridiculous
Deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.
ridicule
The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.

Slang Meanings

Laughably outrageous.
That costume is ridiculous, but in a fun way!
Unbelievably extreme.
He just pulled off a ridiculously awesome stunt!