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English[edit | edit source]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
First attested in 1619. From Latin lūdicrus < lūdō (“‘play’”).
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
- (RP) IPA: /ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/, /ˈljuː.dɪ.krəs/, SAMPA: /"lu:.dI.kr@s/
- (US) IPA: /ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/
Audio (UK) noicon (file) Audio (US) noicon (file)
Adjective[edit | edit source]
Ludicrous (comparative {{{1}}}, superlative {{{2}}})
Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny.
- He made a ludicrous attempt to run for office.
Synonyms[edit | edit source]
- (idiotic or unthinkable): laughable, ridiculous
Translations[edit | edit source]
idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny
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Related terms[edit | edit source]
- idiotic or unthinkable
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