Definitions

ridiculous

[ri-dik-yuh-luhs] / rɪˈdɪk yə ləs /

ADJECTIVE

stupid, funny

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd bizarre fantastic foolish goofy impossible incredible laughable ludicrous nonsensical outrageous preposterous silly unbelievable wacky

WEAK

antic comic comical contemptible daffy derisory droll farcical foolheaded gelastic grotesque harebrained hilarious jerky nutty risible sappy slaphappy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad believable credible good logical plausible poor possible reasonable sensible serious tenable usual wise

Example Sentences

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“Fringe is the only place I can put up my ridiculous, category-blending comedy and count on an enthusiastic audience to show up,” said Vigeant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Having failed, it all looked a touch ridiculous.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Once you’ve watched one drive, you’ve seen them all drive, though I’m sure Elon Musk and all of the Tesla Uber drivers who have watched me struggle to open that ridiculous door would disagree.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The difference now is that even the haves—the schools and conferences that had no issue dissolving old allegiances acting entirely in their own self interest—agree it’s gotten ridiculous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

And frankly, sometimes her job seemed silly—like a costume party with a bunch of ridiculous grown-ups.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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