English Dictionary
Definition ridiculous in British English
ridiculous adjectiveWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
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adjectiveWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/rɪˈdɪkjʊləs/
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silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
Example
a ridiculous idea
Example
'There's something you're not telling me.' 'Don't be ridiculous!'
Example
She looks absolutely ridiculous in that hat.
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