Synonyms for

Ridiculously

Verb / rʌˈdɪkjʌlʌsli: / Another word for ridiculously — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a way that is deserving to be laughed at or mocked; absurdly or preposterously.

Synonyms & similar words

ludicrously laughably preposterously absurdly preposterously unreasonably outrageously excessively extremely unrealistically unbelievably impossibly fantastically wildly foolishly stupidly sillily idiotically incredibly unimaginably inordinately overly overmuch

Synonyms by register

Formal

absurdly preposterously outrageously unreasonably

Informal

insanely crazy wildly hilariously

Literary

fantastically monstrously

Antonyms

sensibly reasonably moderately normally plausibly rationally

Common collocations

  • ridiculously easy
  • ridiculously expensive
  • ridiculously small
  • ridiculously large
  • ridiculously simple
  • ridiculously unfair
  • ridiculously good

Word family

noun ridiculousness
adjective ridiculous
adverb ridiculously

Usage note

This adverb is often used to emphasize an extreme degree of something, usually in a negative or humorous way. It implies that the degree is so great as to be laughable or unbelievable.

Example sentences

  1. The clown was dressed ridiculously.
  2. The price for that toy is ridiculously high.
  3. The idea of a flying cow is ridiculously funny.
  4. He ate the whole pizza ridiculously fast.
  5. She danced ridiculously to the music.

Quotes

  • "The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
  • "You can't be too ridiculous, that's ridiculous." - Anonymous
  • "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney

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