Associations to the word «Ridiculous»
Noun
- Absurdity
- Ridicule
- Nonsense
- Farce
- Vanity
- Pretension
- Blunder
- Pomp
- Antic
- Caricature
- Stupid
- Pretence
- Folly
- Conceit
- Impossible
- Humour
- Extreme
- Laughter
- Politeness
- Notion
- Extravagance
- Laugh
- Mirth
- Fancy
- Costume
- Supposition
- Accusation
- Wig
- Spectacle
- Exaggeration
- Jest
- Fuss
- Assertion
- Render
- Caprice
- Solemnity
- Earnestness
- Grimace
- Imagining
- Superstition
- Whim
- Mockery
- Humor
- Pathos
- Scruple
- Contempt
- Excess
- Annoyance
- Ign
Adjective
- Absurd
- Sublime
- Odious
- Grotesque
- Foolish
- Disgusting
- Pathetic
- Childish
- Vulgar
- Laughing
- Outrageous
- Silly
- Comical
- Obscene
- Trivial
- Senseless
- Extravagant
- Vanity
- Nonsense
- Superstitious
- Pretend
- Insulting
- Exaggerated
- Barbarous
- Embarrassing
- Amusing
- Humorous
- Impractical
- Futile
- Hateful
- Sensible
- Shameful
- Monstrous
- Fanciful
- Dignified
- Satirical
- Stupid
- Pitiful
- Ignorant
Wiktionary
RIDICULOUS, adjective. Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.
Dictionary definition
RIDICULOUS, adjective. Inspiring scornful pity; "how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"- Dashiell Hammett.
RIDICULOUS, adjective. Incongruous;inviting ridicule; "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "that's a cockeyed idea"; "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"; "a contribution so small as to be laughable"; "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"; "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"; "her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous".
RIDICULOUS, adjective. Broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce; "the wild farcical exuberance of a clown"; "ludicrous green hair".
Wise words
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a
kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the
smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to
turn a life around.