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English[]

Etymology[]

First attested in 1619. From Latin lūdicrus < lūdō (play).

Pronunciation[]

  • (RP) IPA: /ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/, /ˈljuː.dɪ.krəs/, SAMPA: /"lu:.dI.kr@s/
  • (US) IPA: /ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/
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Adjective[]

Ludicrous (comparative {{{1}}}, superlative {{{2}}})

Positive
Ludicrous

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  1. Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny.
    He made a ludicrous attempt to run for office.

Synonyms[]

  • (idiotic or unthinkable): laughable, ridiculous

Translations[]

Related terms[]

idiotic or unthinkable
  • ludicrously
  • ludicrousness

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