ludicrous

Definition of ludicrous

Adjectives

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
"ludicrous green hair"
Synonyms:
farcical, ridiculous
humorous, humourous
full of or characterized by humor
incongruous;inviting ridicule
"it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"
Synonyms:
absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous
foolish
devoid of good sense or judgment

Vocabulary Lists for ludicrous

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John Knowles's A Separate Peace »(79 words)
Words from A Separate Peace for study.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" Chapters 16-24 »(619 words)
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Ridiculous! »(45 words)
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A Rebel Life of Molly Ivins »(157 words)
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