ridiculously
adverb
ri·dic·u·lous·ly
rə-ˈdi-kyə-ləs-lē 
: in a ridiculous manner
We walked like that, ridiculously, for several blocks.—
Charis W. Co
: to an extreme and ridiculous extent
Charis W. Coa ridiculously easy question
a ridiculously small apartment
a ridiculously expensive car
I could not help laughing at the ease with which he explained his process of deduction. "When I hear you give your reasons," I remarked, "the thing always appears to me to be so ridiculously simple that I could easily do it myself … "—Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Colts’ new quarterback set a ridiculously high bar for QBs debuting with new teams.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The deep heel cup provides maximum stability, and the cushy natural foam helps distribute pressure evenly throughout the foot, creating a ridiculously comfortable and soft underfoot with every step.
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But even with a ridiculously fun premise and more than a few twists, the film never fully regains its initial suspense after the bomb explodes relatively early in the film.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Alongside the ridiculously catchy soundtrack, Kang attributed the movie’s appeal to its authentic depiction of Korean characters and distinct animation style.
—Penelope Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The deep heel cup provides maximum stability, and the cushy natural foam helps distribute pressure evenly throughout the foot, creating a ridiculously comfortable and soft underfoot with every step.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
But even with a ridiculously fun premise and more than a few twists, the film never fully regains its initial suspense after the bomb explodes relatively early in the film.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Alongside the ridiculously catchy soundtrack, Kang attributed the movie’s appeal to its authentic depiction of Korean characters and distinct animation style.
—Penelope Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Ridiculously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridiculously. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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