the absurd

noun

1

: a state or condition of extreme silliness or foolishness : an absurd or ridiculous state

Her ideas once seemed reasonable, but now they verge on the absurd.

2

: things that are absurd

a filmmaker who is fascinated with the absurd

Examples of the absurd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At Sportico’s Invest in Sports conference, industry leaders discussed how their businesses have entered new territories, built new lines of business, embraced fresh investment strategies and even considered entering into the realm of the absurd. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2025

Sennott has a keen eye for the absurd workings of the influencer world, not to mention some great jokes about it. —Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025

Seeking a destination that blends luxury and extreme skiing becomes a balance between the sublime and the absurd. —Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025

In an era of strict rules, Puma isn’t afraid to push well beyond the boundaries, into the absurd, to reveal learnings that can be applied within the legal constraints. —Cory Smith, Outside, 25 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for the absurd

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• firebird
• hummingbird
• ladybird
• mockingbird
• overheard
• thunderbird
• undergird
• undeterred
• averred
• bluebird
• byword