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ludicrous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈludɪkrəs/ · UK /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous means: So silly or unreasonable that it is hard to take seriously.

adjective

RIDICULOUSC1

So silly or unreasonable that it is hard to take seriously.

  • That price is ludicrous.
  • Her explanation sounded completely ludicrous.
  • It is ludicrous to blame one child for everything.

How to use it: it is ludicrous to do something (It is ludicrous to expect everyone to agree.)

Similar words: ridiculous, absurd, laughable

Opposites: sensible, reasonable

Common phrases: ludicrous idea, ludicrous claim, absolutely ludicrous, ludicrous attempt

Questions about ludicrous

What does ludicrous mean?

So silly or unreasonable that it is hard to take seriously.

What is ludicrous in other languages?

Türkçe: gülünç · Español: ridículo · Français: ridicule · Deutsch: lächerlich · Italiano: ridicolo · 日本語: ばかげた

How do you pronounce ludicrous?

In American English /ˈludɪkrəs/; in British English /ˈluːdɪkrəs/.

How do you use ludicrous in a sentence?

That price is ludicrous. Her explanation sounded completely ludicrous.

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