absurd vs ludicrous
ludicrous vs absurdabsurd is a noun but ludicrous is not a noun.
absurd and ludicrous both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| absurd | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| ludicrous | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
absurd and ludicrous
are synonyms defined as:
- absurd and ludicrous: so unreasonable as to invite derision
Other synonyms of absurd include
cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous.
| absurd (noun) | ludicrous (noun) |
|---|---|
| a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless |
| absurd (adjective) | ludicrous (adjective) |
|---|---|
| so unreasonable as to invite derision | so unreasonable as to invite derision |
| inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense | broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce |
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