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ridiculous vs ludicrous

ludicrous vs ridiculous

ridiculous and ludicrous both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ridiculous No Yes No No
ludicrous No Yes No No
As adjectives, ridiculous and ludicrous are synonyms defined as:
  • ridiculous and ludicrous: so unreasonable as to invite derision
Other synonyms of ridiculous include absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, nonsensical, preposterous.
As adjectives, ridiculous and ludicrous are synonyms defined as:
  • ridiculous and ludicrous: broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
Other synonyms of ridiculous include farcical.
ridiculous (adjective) ludicrous (adjective)
so unreasonable as to invite derision so unreasonable as to invite derision
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
inspiring scornful pity
Difference between ridiculous and ludicrous

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