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RIDICULOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Ridiculous.

How to pronounce ridiculous:

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Ridiculous - as an adjective satellite

Inspiring scornful pity

Example: "How silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pathetic15silly8

So unreasonable as to invite derision

Example: "The absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absurd9cockeyed20derisory12idiotic10laughable15ludicrous12nonsensical13preposterous16

Broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

Example: "The wild farcical exuberance of a clown"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
farcical15ludicrous12

Ridiculous - as an adjective

Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.

Example: "It's ridiculous to charge so much for a little souvenir."

Astonishing; unbelievable.

Example: "Gaines is a classic motor player with a low center of gravity and ridiculous strength."

Example Sentences

"His outfit was so ridiculous that everyone burst out laughing."
"The movie had a ridiculous plot that made no sense."
"She told a ridiculous joke that left everyone confused."
"It's ridiculous to think that she would believe such a wild story."
"The prices at that restaurant are absolutely ridiculous."
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Word Game Points

Is RIDICULOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ridiculous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RIDICULOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is RIDICULOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ridiculous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIDICULOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is RIDICULOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ridiculous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIDICULOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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