Meaning & Definition of word "Ludicrous"
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Ludicrous
/ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/
adjective:
- 1. So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.
- Example: The idea that he could finish the marathon with no training seemed ludicrous.
- 2. Deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.
- Example: Her claim that she could lift the car was ludicrous to everyone present.
- 3. Extremely silly or unreasonable.
- Example: It was ludicrous to expect a high school student to manage a full-time job and maintain perfect grades.
Etymology
From Latin 'ludicrus', meaning 'pertaining to play' or 'playful'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ludicrously funny:
Extremely funny to the point of being absurd.
a ludicrous situation:
A situation that is so absurd or nonsensical that it provokes laughter.
Related Words
absurdity:
The quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.
nonsense:
Spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense.
Slang Meanings of ludicrous
Meaning: To hype something that is clearly over the top.
Example Sentence: He called the new movie a ludicrous flop, not even worth the ticket price.
Meaning: Used to describe someone acting silly or foolish.
Example Sentence: Why are you being so ludicrous right now? Just calm down!