1
as in absurd
so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter
a movie thriller with such a ridiculous plot that it gets only guffaws from audiences
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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
a movie comedian who has perfected the ridiculous pratfall
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Recent Examples of ridiculous
That sounds ridiculous at first glance.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
After entering the World Golf Hall of Fame, a Netflix publicist reminded me of the ground rules that also had been outlined in the invitation to this ridiculous event earlier in the week.
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Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
What about issues that affect all of us, like crime, ridiculous regulations, and mandates that cost every citizen money?
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Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
There are 100 categories (seriously), the vast majority of them ridiculous bits, and even the semi-serious ones basically gags, too.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ridiculous
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
After entering the World Golf Hall of Fame, a Netflix publicist reminded me of the ground rules that also had been outlined in the invitation to this ridiculous event earlier in the week.
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Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
What about issues that affect all of us, like crime, ridiculous regulations, and mandates that cost every citizen money?
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Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
There are 100 categories (seriously), the vast majority of them ridiculous bits, and even the semi-serious ones basically gags, too.
—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ridiculous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridiculous
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Swipe fees and minimums make a tenth-of-a-cent charge absurd.
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Yes, Scheffler enters this week as the betting favorite, but by his absurd standards, his probability has actually dipped.
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This scene is funny as well as poignant because Albert was played by the late Rob Reiner.
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But while there are occasionally funny moments, these movies are emblematic of the dumbing down of America.
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When it’s done well, the audience doesn’t realize that’s what’s happening; this story is super-silly and the characters actually just got a little bit closer.
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The whole thing was undeniably silly.
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Shapiro-Barnum, who has a BFA in acting and a background in sketch comedy, comes armed with the ability to create humorous and well-placed questions, setting the scene for his famous guests to be endearingly disarmed by the kids.
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Now, the Malice star is revealing new details about the nuptials, including a couple of humorous mishaps that added to the unforgettable memories of the day.
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After these first three majors — and after a pathetic showing this week at Shinnecock — there's no reason to bet against it.
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The Right Now’s Diana Levy — the executive producer of the stunt — asked reporters to spread out in a way that would make the turnout appear as sparse (and therefore pathetic) as possible.
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The aliens will be voiced by British comedic actors Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan and Jamie Demetriou.
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His specific visual language — off-kilter, comedic, collaborative — scored him legions of fans.
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But even the most perfect Constitution can be undone by the wicked with the help of the bought, the stupid, and the cowardly.
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White can believe Hokit said something stupid and still believe fighters should be allowed to speak for themselves.
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The closest the visually drab movie comes to excitement is the introduction of an amusing if underused Jason Momoa as Lobo, an immortal bounty hunter who looks like a heavy-metal god (or maybe a lost member of Kiss), chomping on a fat cigar and roaring around on his flying motorcycle.
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Mighty Real includes an amusing anecdote about trying to finagle an interview with New Order’s Bernard Sumner in the early ’80s when bassist Peter Hook busts in and shows you his uncut willie.
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“Ridiculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridiculous. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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