ridiculous
/rɪˈdɪkjələs/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4393 in the learning path
荒谬的；可笑的
Definitions
adj. Extremely silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at.
荒谬的；可笑的
Example
This tiny sandwich costs a ridiculous amount of money.
这么小的三明治，价格却贵得离谱。
It is ridiculous to expect public transport use to increase without improving the reliability of existing services.
不提高现有服务的可靠性，却指望公共交通使用量增加，这是荒谬的。
Collocations
- a ridiculous idea
- look ridiculous
- absolutely ridiculous
Word family
- ridiculously (adv.)
- ridiculousness (n.)
- ridicule (v.)
Synonyms
- absurd
- ludicrous
- preposterous
Antonyms
- reasonable
- sensible
Usage tip
语气较强，强调荒唐不合理，不只是有趣。
FAQ
- What does ridiculous mean?
- Extremely silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at.
- How is ridiculous pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/, US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
