Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ludicrous
adjective
/ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/
Definition
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing.
Examples
- It was ludicrous to think they could finish the project in one day.
- His ludicrous remarks made everyone burst into laughter.
- The idea of a cat walking a dog seemed ludicrous to her.
Meaning
Ludicrous describes something that is laughable or ridiculous because it is so absurd or exaggerated.
Synonyms
- absurd
- ridiculous
- preposterous
- laughable
- farcical
