adv
absurdly
uhb-SURD-lee
adv
1
In a way that is ridiculous or illogical.
"The rules seemed absurdly complicated for such a simple task."
"He arrived absurdly early for the interview."
How to Use Absurdly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a ridiculous or excessive way.
Common pairings
absurdly expensive
absurdly early
absurdly simple
Word Forms
more absurdly comparative, most absurdly superlative
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Etymology
Formed from absurd plus the adverbial suffix -ly.