ridiculous

/ɹɪdˈɪkjələs/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. inspiring scornful pity- Dashiell Hammett
   “how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years”
2. so unreasonable as to invite derision
   “the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework”
3. broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
   “the wild farcical exuberance of a clown”

Synonyms for ridiculous

• pathetic
• silly
• undignified
• absurd
• cockeyed
• derisory
• idiotic
• laughable
• ludicrous
• nonsensical
• preposterous
• foolish
• farcical
• humorous

Words that rhyme with ridiculous

• meticulous