ridiculous
adjectiveHow many syllables in ridiculous?
There are 4 syllables in the word ridiculous.How to pronounce ridiculous:
Definition of ridiculous:
- ridiculous (adjective):
- inspiring scornful pity.
- worthy of or causing ridicule
- arousing or deserving ridicule extremely silly or unreasonable absurd, preposterous
Synonyms for ridiculous:
absurd
cockamamie
comical
crazy
derisive
derisory
dumb
fantastic
fantastical
farcical
foolish
for the birds
idiotic
incredible
insane
irrational
laughable
ludicrous
pathetic
preposterous
risible
silly
stupid
undignified
unreasonable
Antonyms for ridiculous:
accomplished
ace
admirable
consummate
cool
crackerjack
cracking
crash-hot
effective
excellent
exciting
expert
fine
first-class
first-rate
good
great
impressive
inspiring
marvellous
marvelous
masterly
nifty
outstanding
rousing
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