LUDICROUSNESS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

ludicrousness

noun

Definition of ludicrousness

as in ridiculousness

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Recent Examples of ludicrousness How much funnier Shakespeare’s motley crew can be when we’re allowed to discover the variety of eccentricity and ludicrousness on display for ourselves. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Well, the Premier League table is definitely worth looking at, if only to marvel at its ludicrousness. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025

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Noun

Still, despite Kristin’s injury and Rob’s ridiculousness, the tribe wants to vote Eric.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
There are plenty of inconceivable exploits in the final season of Outer Banks, in ranging degrees of ridiculousness.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ridiculousness

Noun

His method is often to approach cultural or political phenomena, progressive or reactionary, with a mix of Gen X irony and sincere moralism which, by degrees, subtly shifts the frame of the discourse to the right.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
There is some irony in this, given that LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of irony

Noun

Of the Daise stick-on, Allure associate social media manager Katie Gunderman says her amusement with the accessory was short-lived.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards For an extra admission fee, the farm also offers amusement rides and carnival games.

— Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

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