ridiculously
Ridiculously (adv) means In a way that is absurd or laughable. Example: “He was dressed ridiculously for the funeral.”
How to use ridiculously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAbsurdly, or — more commonly in speech — extremely.
Word forms
more ridiculously comparative, most ridiculously superlative
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Etymology
From ridiculous plus the adverb suffix -ly.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ridiculously” mean?
The word “ridiculously” means in a way that is absurd or laughable. In plain terms, absurdly, or — more commonly in speech — extremely.
How do you pronounce “ridiculously”?
“Ridiculously” is pronounced rih-DIHK-yuu-luhs-lee (/ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “ridiculously” in a sentence?
Here is “ridiculously” used in a sentence: “He was dressed ridiculously for the funeral.”
What part of speech is “ridiculously”?
“Ridiculously” is an adverb.
Is “ridiculously” a common word?
“Ridiculously” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ridiculously” have?
“Ridiculously” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that is absurd or laughable.
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