RIDICULOUSNESS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

ridiculousness

noun

Definition of ridiculousness

as in absurdity

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Recent Examples of ridiculousness 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 Last season of Mediterranean benefited from the ridiculousness of Amy’s matchmaking charter because the atmosphere onboard was so heavy. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026 There’s a point every summer when just about any of us could use a dose of ridiculousness. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026 Foreigners are visiting the United States, having fun, finding joy in the ridiculousness of American abundance and telling the internet about it. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 That was the best type of ridiculousness that I’ve been involved in. — Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 14 June 2026 Devoted fans will catch every clever nod, while newcomers can enjoy the romance, rivalry, and Regency ridiculousness without the multi-volume commitment. — Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026 And that’s the ridiculousness of the NFL draft process. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 Watching midsize creators’ honest try-on hauls feels like being in a dressing room with a best friend, laughing over the ridiculousness of needing to do squats to see if jeans have enough give to accommodate your belly and thighs. — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026

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Noun

In the special, Ahdoot takes on post-breakup fitness, foodie culture, dating, family and the absurdity of becoming a minor celebrity to children.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Instead, the museum focuses on language, relationships, self-mockery, and life’s absurdities, with rakija served to visitors as the ultimate symbol of Balkan resilience.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of absurdity

Noun

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

Definition of ludicrousness

Noun

And the crowd on-hand watching the festivities roared in amusement.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
New Atlas The rides were in varying stages of decay, and there seemed to be a lot of orphaned carousel horses from other amusement centers dotted across the park.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of amusement

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