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ludicrous

Meanings
  • adjective

    absurd or irrational to such an extent as to defy belief

    - "The politician's claim that the earth is flat is a ludicrous statement."
    - "The idea of a giant rabbit as the Easter Bunny is a ludicrous concept."
  • adjective

    given to jests, jokes, or amusement; merry, light, or extravagant

    - "The clown's ludicrous antics entertained the crowd."
    - "The ludicrous comedian had everyone in stitches."
Pronunciation




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  2. /ˈljuː.dɪ.kɹəs/



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  3. /ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/



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Synonyms

laughable , ridiculous
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ludicrous
bizarre , preposterous , absurd , nonsensical , ridiculous
Variants
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ludicrous , ludicrously , ludicrousness , ludicrousnesses
Etymology
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From Latin ludicrosus, from ludus 'play'; akin to ludere 'play'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'ludicrous' has been used in various fields, including mathematics, where a ludicrously large number is a number that is extremely large and difficult to comprehend.

  2. In the context of sports, a ludicrously easy goal is one that is scored with minimal effort or skill.

  3. The term 'ludicrous' has also been used in the context of legal proceedings, where a ludicrous defense is one that is so absurd or implausible that it is unlikely to be accepted by the court.

Related Concepts
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  1. absurdism: A philosophical movement that asserts the inherent absurdity of the universe and the human condition.

  2. satire: A literary or artistic work that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

Quotes
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  1. Her teachers complained that instead of doing her sums she covered her slate with animals, the blank pages of her atlas were used to copy maps on, and caricatures of the most "ludicrous" description came fluttering out of all her books at unlucky moments.

    - Louisa May Alcott,{it}Little Women{/it},1868-69

  2. Some of this censorship is trivial, some is "ludicrous", and some is breathtaking in its power to dumb down what children learn in school.

    - Diane Ravitch,{it}The Language Police{/it},2003

  3. The girl didn't comment on the steepness, or the brambles, or the fact that it seemed "ludicrous" to cart furniture through an apparently endless forest.

    - Anne Tyler,{it}The Clock Winder{/it},1972

  4. The serious and the absurd have to be learnt together; but "ludicrous" theatrical buffoonery is fit only for foreigners.

    - Iris Murdoch,{it}The Fire & the Sun{/it},1977
Culture
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The term 'ludicrous' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict absurd situations and characters. For instance, in the works of Jonathan Swift and Lewis Carroll, the ludicrous is used to satirize societal norms and challenge the reader's perception of reality.

How to Memorize "ludicrous"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a situation where someone makes a ludicrous statement or claim. Visualize the reaction of those around them.
    - Visualize a clown performing ludicrous antics to entertain a crowd.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ludicrous' with absurd, ridiculous, or comical situations.
    - Associate the word with jokes, pranks, or other forms of amusement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'LUDICROUS' to remember the definition: Ludicrous = Ludic = Playful, Irrational = Defies Belief, Comical = Entertains

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