ludicrous (Meaning)
ludicrous (s)
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
so unreasonable as to invite derision
ludicrous (a.)
Adapted to excite laughter, without scorn or contempt; sportive.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ludicrous
Synonyms:
- droll
- witty
- riotous
- killing
- entertaining
- chucklesome
- playful
- antic
- screaming
- risible
- sidesplitting
- farcical
- uproarious
- hilarious
Antonyms:
ludicrous Sentence Examples
- The proposal put forward by the committee seemed utterly ludicrous, garnering incredulous stares from the audience.
- His claim that he could fly without wings was met with laughter as everyone found it ludicrous.
- The idea of a talking dog seemed ludicrous until I witnessed it firsthand.
- Despite his serious demeanor, his suggestion to paint the town pink struck everyone as ludicrous.
- She couldn't help but find it ludicrous that he believed in aliens living among us.
- The notion that the earth is flat is not just antiquated but also ludicrous in the face of scientific evidence.
- The plan to build a bridge made of ice in the desert sounded ludicrous, but they were determined to try.
- In the realm of logic and reason, his argument was considered ludicrous and quickly dismissed.
- The fashion show featured models wearing outfits so ludicrous that they seemed more suited for a circus.
- The politician's promise to solve all the country's problems overnight was met with a chorus of derision for being utterly ludicrous.
FAQs About the word ludicrous
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce, so unreasonable as to invite derisionAdapted to excite laughter, without scorn or contempt; sportive.
funny, amusing, ridiculous, comic, humorous, laughable, hysteric, comical, hysterical, comedic
earnest, unfunny, unamusing, severe, solemn, unamusing, serious, humorless, humorless, tragic
The proposal put forward by the committee seemed utterly ludicrous, garnering incredulous stares from the audience.
His claim that he could fly without wings was met with laughter as everyone found it ludicrous.
The idea of a talking dog seemed ludicrous until I witnessed it firsthand.
Despite his serious demeanor, his suggestion to paint the town pink struck everyone as ludicrous.
