Ridiculous

B1 16+
  • Frequency of Use
    75 %
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    60 %
  • Complexity
    40 %
  • Ridiculous Meanings

    adjective causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable

    Fields related to ridiculous

    Comedy

    The comedian's jokes were so ridiculous that the audience couldn't stop laughing.

    Satire

    The satirical article was filled with ridiculous exaggerations to make a point about societal issues.

    Sarcasm

    His response to the question was so ridiculous that everyone knew he was being sarcastic.

    Internet Memes

    The meme featuring a cat wearing sunglasses was captioned with a ridiculous quote.

    Occupation Usage of ridiculous

    Writer

    In a satirical article, the writer used the word 'ridiculous' to describe the absurdity of a new government policy.

    Psychologist

    The psychologist found the patient's fear of clowns to be ridiculous, considering it was interfering with daily functioning.

    Lawyer

    The lawyer argued that the opposing party's claims were ridiculous and lacked any evidence to support them.

    Teacher

    The teacher reprimanded the student for making a ridiculous excuse for not completing their homework.

    Engineer

    The engineer thought it was ridiculous that the project timeline was being cut in half without any additional resources provided.

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