ridiculous

So silly or unreasonable that people may laugh at it.

• That hat looks ridiculous.
• He gave a ridiculous excuse for being late.
• Is it ridiculous to worry about this?

How to use it: ridiculous to do something (It would be ridiculous to pay that much.)

Similar words: absurd, silly, laughable

Opposites: sensible, reasonable

Common phrases: ridiculous idea, look ridiculous, ridiculous price

So great or extreme that it is hard to believe.

• Her speed is ridiculous.
• He has a ridiculous amount of energy.
• The goalkeeper made a ridiculous save with one hand.

Similar words: incredible, astonishing, unbelievable

Opposites: ordinary

Common phrases: ridiculous speed, ridiculous amount, ridiculous talent