ridiculousness

noun

Definition of ridiculousnessnext
as in absurdity

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Recent Examples of ridiculousness 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 Whoever enlisted Jorma Taccone to direct this deserves a raise, given that the charter member of the Lonely Island understands how to consistently ramp things up to levels of high ridiculousness. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridiculousness
  1. absurdity
  2. ludicrousness
  3. irony
  4. amusement
Noun
  • Laughter reframes these experiences from tragedy to absurdity, helping individuals push back against negative aging stereotypes.
    — Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • And there’s an absurdity to that scene, which Daeron is feeling just in the shock of it in itself.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 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
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  • In a bit of irony, Jassy’s rigorous comments Thursday night took up all the hyperscalers’ stocks in Friday’s session.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The irony is those same colleges are NCAA members, meaning they’re contractually bound to follow NCAA bylaws that athletes challenge in court.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of irony
Noun
  • Many travelers speed right by on their way to the flashy amusements of Kemah or Galveston’s sandy beaches.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
  • Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, a combined amusement and water park that makes an easy add-on to any early season game-day itinerary.
    — Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of amusement

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“Ridiculousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridiculousness. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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