preposterously
adjectiveHow many syllables in preposterously?
There are 5 syllables in the word preposterously.How to pronounce preposterously:
Definition of preposterously:
- preposterously (adjective):
- contrary to nature, reason, or common sense absurd
Synonyms for preposterously:
absurdly
farcically
foolishly
idiotically
illogically
implausibly
inanely
inconceivably
incongruously
incredibly
irrationally
laughably
ludicrously
preposterously
ridiculously
senselessly
unbelievably
unreasonably
Antonyms for preposterously:
acutely
advisably
aptly
argutely
astuciously
astutely
badly
believably
cannily
carefully
cautiously
circumspectly
cleverly
commonsensically
contemplatively
coolly
credibly
deeply
diplomatically
discerningly
discreetly
discriminatingly
eruditely
expediently
experiencedly
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