What does ridiculous mean or Definition?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word ridiculous? That's all it means.

Enter word or name to Pronounce


Share this page with #HowToSay hashtag and Challenge your friends for how to pronounce any difficult words.

List of meaning for ridiculous

absurd or crazy, usually resulting in derision or mockery

pathetic, ridiculous, silly(adj)

inspiring scornful pity

"how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"- Dashiell Hammett

absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous(adj)

incongruous;inviting ridicule

"the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "that's a cockeyed idea"; "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"; "a contribution so small as to be laughable"; "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"; "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"; "her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous"

farcical, ludicrous, ridiculous(adj)

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

"the wild farcical exuberance of a clown"; "ludicrous green hair"

so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter

a movie thriller with such a ridiculous plot that it gets only guffaws from audiences

causing or intended to cause laughter

a movie comedian who has perfected the ridiculous pratfall

About Us

Welcome to howtosay.co.in – your online linguistic companion. Our platform is designed to assist you in discovering the right words and pronunciations effortlessly. Whether you're learning a new language, improving your communication skills, or exploring the world of linguistics, our tools provide you with accurate translations, clear pronunciations, and useful language resources. Join us on a journey of linguistic exploration and empowerment, where every word is just a click away.