ridiculous meaning

[rɪˈdɪkjʊləs]

[riːˈdɪkjʊləs]

[-ɪkjələs]

WRidiculous

The ridiculous is that which is highly incongruous or inferior, sometimes deliberately so to make people laugh out of their minds or get their attention,
In common usage, "ridiculousness" is used as a synonym for absurdity or nonsense.
Historically, the ridiculous was central to initial theories of humor and laughter as first put forth by philosopher Thomas Hobbes.

Definition of ridiculous in English Dictionary

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1. Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.
  1. That hairstyle looks ridiculous.
  2. It's ridiculous to charge so much for a little souvenir.
  3. You make ridiculous statements a lot, like saying that UFOs are real.
More Examples
1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
  - She was all got up in the most ridiculous frilly dress.
  - That was a ridiculous verdict. I think the jury was got at.
  - The country are led astray in following the town, and equipped in a ridiculous habit, when they fancy themselves in the height of the mode. Addison.