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- Dictionaryri·dic·u·lous·ness/rəˈdikyələsnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality or state of deserving or inviting derision or mockery: "I recognize the sheer ridiculousness of being afraid of something the size of my thumbnail"
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Learn the meaning of ridiculous, a word that describes something extremely silly or unreasonable, and deserving of laughter or scorn. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of ridiculous.
Ridiculousness definition: the quality of being worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd, laughable, or preposterous character. See examples of RIDICULOUSNESS used in a sentence.
Ridiculous means stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, synonyms, antonyms, and translations.
Ridiculous means causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable. See the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of the word ridiculous in sentences and idioms.
Definition of ridiculousness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The adjective ridiculous comes from the Latin word ridere, which means “to laugh,” but it’s also related to the word ridicule, which means to mock in a cruel way. A mocking and cruel laughter, that’s a common reaction to ridiculous situations.
stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at: Do I look ridiculous in this hat? Don't be so ridiculous! I can't possibly afford to stay in a hotel like that. It's ridiculous to expect a two-year-old to be able to read! Synonyms. preposterousformal. silly. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
