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RIDICULOUS Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word ridiculous. (exact relations)
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absurd
adjectiveadj
noun

• a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless

adjective satellite

• inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

ludicrous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

silly
adjectiveadj
noun

• a word used for misbehaving children

adjective satellite

• ludicrous, foolish

• lacking seriousness; given to frivolity

• inspiring scornful pity

• dazed from or as if from repeated blows

farcical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

idiotic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• insanely irresponsible

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• having a mental age of three to seven years

laughable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• arousing or provoking laughter

nonsensical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• having no intelligible meaning

preposterous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

comical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• arousing or provoking laughter

foolish
adjectiveadj
adjective

• devoid of good sense or judgment

adjective satellite

• having or revealing stupidity

cockeyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• turned or twisted toward one side

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• very drunk

derisory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

frivolous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not serious in content or attitude or behavior

funny
adjectiveadj
noun

• an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)

adjective satellite

• arousing or provoking laughter

• beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

• not as expected

• experiencing odd bodily sensations

goofy
adjectiveadj
noun

• a cartoon character created by Walt Disney, a tall, anthropomorphic dog who wears a turtle neck and vest, with pants, shoes, white gloves, and a tall hat

adjective satellite

• ludicrous, foolish

humorous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of or characterized by humor

odd
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not divisible by two

adjective satellite

• not easily explained

• an indefinite quantity more than that specified

• beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

• of the remaining member of a pair

• not used up

pathetic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deserving or inciting pity

• inspiring mixed contempt and pity

• inspiring scornful pity

surreal
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions

• resembling a dream

unreasonable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not reasonable; not showing good judgment

adjective satellite

• beyond normal limits

Alternatives for ABSURD

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