ludicrous
9 synonyms and 2 antonyms for ludicrous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — So absurd or unreasonable that it's almost funny.
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How to use ludicrous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ludicrous claim
ludicrous idea
utterly ludicrous
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin ludicrus, "playful" or "sportive," first recorded in English in 1619; it drifted from meaning "playful" to meaning "absurd."
Full origin of ludicrous →Frequently asked questions
What does “ludicrous” mean?
The word “ludicrous” means so absurd or unreasonable that it's almost funny. In plain terms, ridiculous to the point of being laughable.
How do you pronounce “ludicrous”?
“Ludicrous” is pronounced LOO-dih-kruhs (/ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “ludicrous” in a sentence?
Here is “ludicrous” used in a sentence: “It's ludicrous to expect the report finished by tomorrow morning.”
What part of speech is “ludicrous”?
“Ludicrous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ludicrous” come from?
The word “ludicrous” dates back to around 1619 and comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin ludicrus, "playful" or "sportive," first recorded in English in 1619; it drifted from meaning "playful" to meaning "absurd.".
Is “ludicrous” a common word?
“Ludicrous” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
