Cool MateMeaning of Ridiculous
In simple words: Very silly or unreasonable; hard to believe.
Ridiculous in a sentence
- I look ridiculous in this hat.
- Don't be ridiculous! You can't pay £50 for a T-shirt!
- It was ridiculous that this should be so difficult to say.
- They ate and drank a ridiculous amount.
- The whole idea was patently ridiculous.
- The whole situation appealed to her sense of the ridiculous.
- This is getting ridiculous!
- Don't be so ridiculous!
- It's ridiculous to suggest that she was involved in anything illegal.
- That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.
How to use Ridiculous
Use 'ridiculous' to express disbelief or to criticize something as absurd. It can be used in both formal and informal settings, but avoid it in very serious contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Sounds like 'ridic-you-lous' – imagine someone being so silly they make you laugh!
Related words
Collocations with Ridiculous
- be
- feel
- look
- really
- absolutely
- completely
- a sense of the ridiculous
Synonyms for Ridiculous
- absurd, ludicrous
Opposites of Ridiculous
Common mistakes with Ridiculous
- 'Ridiculous' is often confused with 'ridicule' which means to mock or make fun of.
- Some learners use 'ridiculous' to describe something that is merely unusual, rather than absurd.
- Confusing 'ridiculous' with 'absurd' – while they are similar, 'absurd' may imply a deeper philosophical meaning.
Ridiculous appears in
Ridiculous in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سخيف, مضحك
سخيف جداً أو غير معقول؛ صعب التصديق.
- Bengaliবাংলা
হাস্যকর
খুবই বোকাটে বা অযৌক্তিক; বিশ্বাস করা কঠিন।
- GermanDeutsch
Lächerlich
Total albern oder unvernünftig; schwer zu glauben.
- SpanishEspañol
Ridículo
Muy tonto o irrazonable; difícil de creer.
- Persianفارسی
مسخره، مضحک
خیلی احمقانه یا غیرمنطقی؛ باورنکردنی.
- FrenchFrançais
Ridicule
Très bête ou déraisonnable ; difficile à croire.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बेतुका, हास्यास्पद
बहुत मूर्खतापूर्ण या अनुचित; जिस पर विश्वास करना मुश्किल हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Ridicolo
Molto sciocco o irragionevole; difficile da credere.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ridículo
Muito bobo ou irracional; difícil de acreditar.
- RussianРусский
Смехотворный, нелепый
Очень глупо или неразумно; трудно поверить.
- Urduاردو
مضحک، مضحکہ خیز
بہت بیہودہ یا غیر معقول؛ یقین کرنا مشکل۔
- Chinese中文
荒谬的, 可笑的
太傻了或者不讲道理；难以置信。
More words like Ridiculous
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Ridiculous
What does Ridiculous mean?
Very silly or unreasonable; hard to believe.
What is the definition of Ridiculous?
very silly or unreasonable
How do you use Ridiculous in a sentence?
I look ridiculous in this hat.
Can you give another example of Ridiculous?
Don't be ridiculous! You can't pay £50 for a T-shirt!
What are synonyms for Ridiculous?
Common alternatives include absurd, ludicrous.
What is the opposite of Ridiculous?
Opposite meanings include reasonable, sensible, logical.
What words go with Ridiculous?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, really, absolutely, completely, a sense of the ridiculous.
What are common mistakes when using Ridiculous?
'Ridiculous' is often confused with 'ridicule' which means to mock or make fun of. Some learners use 'ridiculous' to describe something that is merely unusual, rather than absurd. Confusing 'ridiculous' with 'absurd' – while they are similar, 'absurd' may imply a deeper philosophical meaning.
How do you pronounce Ridiculous?
US: /["/rɪˈdɪkjələs/","/rɪˈdɪk/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈdɪkjələs/","/rɪˈdɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ridiculous?
Use 'ridiculous' to express disbelief or to criticize something as absurd. It can be used in both formal and informal settings, but avoid it in very serious contexts.
What CEFR level is Ridiculous?
"Ridiculous" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.