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}}})
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Comparative |
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- 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[]
idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny
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Related terms[]
- idiotic or unthinkable
- ludicrously
- ludicrousness
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