Synonyms for
Ludicrous
Definition
Something that is ridiculous or absurd in a humorous or foolish way.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- ludicrously simple
- ludicrously expensive
- ludicrously optimistic
- ludicrously inaccurate
- ludicrously small
- ludicrously unfair
- ludicrously dangerous
Word family
adjective ludicrous
adverb ludicrously
Usage note
Ludicrous implies something is so unreasonable or ridiculous that it invites laughter or scorn. It is generally used in informal and neutral contexts, not typically in highly formal or academic writing.
Example sentences
- The idea of a talking animal is ludicrous!
- His suggestion to fly to the moon in a bathtub was ludicrous.
- The clown's outfit was so ludicrous that it made everyone laugh.
- The thought of a giraffe playing basketball is absolutely ludicrous.
- The man's plan to build a house made of ice in the desert was ludicrous.
Quotes
'I am fond of ludicrous situations. I find them quite fascinating,' said Agatha Christie.
'I've always loved the idea of absurd humor and the things that are just ludicrous,' said Jennifer Saunders.
'The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on and ludicrous fashion,' said Keanu Reeves.