absurd — meaning in English

English meaning

• absurd adj So unreasonable or illogical that it seems ridiculous.
• antic noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.

Senses

absurd is used for these senses in English:

• absurd Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly. [from mid-16th c.]
• absurd (obsolete) An absurdity. [early 17th–mid 17th c.]
• antic (archaic) Grotesque, bizarre

antic — full definition

1. noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
2. adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.

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