absurdly

adverb

ab·​surd·​ly

əb-ˈsərd-lē, 

ab-, 

-ˈzərd-

1

: in an absurd manner

2

: to an absurd degree

an absurdly rich young lady

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Rhymes for absurdly

• thirdly