ludicrous

[ˈluːdɪkrəs]

ludicrous Definition

  • 1so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
  • 2ridiculous; absurd

Using ludicrous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ludicrous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The idea that aliens built the pyramids is ludicrous.

  • Example

    It's ludicrous to think that you can get rich by doing nothing.

  • Example

    The amount of money he spent on that car is ludicrous.

ludicrous Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with ludicrous

  • a term used to describe an extremely fast speed

    Example

    The spaceship traveled at ludicrous speed, leaving the planet behind in seconds.

  • an expression used to describe something that is excessively expensive

    Example

    The hotel room was ludicrously expensive, costing more than my monthly rent.

  • an assertion that is so ridiculous that it is difficult to believe

    Example

    His ludicrous claim that he could fly without a plane was met with skepticism.

Origins of ludicrous

from Latin 'ludicrus', meaning 'sportive'

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Summary: ludicrous in Brief

The term 'ludicrous' [ˈluːdɪkrəs] refers to something that is so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. It is often used to describe ridiculous or absurd situations, such as 'The idea that aliens built the pyramids is ludicrous.' 'Ludicrous' can also be used to describe something that is excessively expensive, as in 'The hotel room was ludicrously expensive.'

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