Ridiculous

Pronunciation

• Canada IPA: /rɪˈdɪkjÊŠlÉ™s/
• Rhymes: -ɪkjÉ™lÉ™s

Origin

From Latin ridiculus ("laughable, ridiculous"); see ridicule.

Full definition of ridiculous

Adjective

1. Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.Adam's hair is ridiculous.

Synonyms

• silly
• willy nilly
• frivolous
• goofy
• funny
• humorous
• absurd
• odd
• surreal
• unreasonable

Antonyms

• straightforward
• serious
• somber
• solemn

Derived terms

• ridic
• ridiculousness

Related terms

• deride
• derision
• ridicule
• ridiculosity
• ridiculously