ludicrous
What does "ludicrous" mean?
Ludicrous describes something so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place that it becomes laughable. Imagine a scenario where the absurdity is so extreme that it defies all logic, making you shake your head or chuckle because the situation is just too ridiculous to be taken seriously. It is a fairly strong adjective, often used to express disbelief or contempt toward an idea or behavior. While it can be used in formal arguments to dismiss a proposal as "ludicrous," it is most frequently heard in casual conversation when someone thinks a suggestion or a price point is completely outrageous.
"ludicrous" in conversation
Discussing a high price
They want five hundred dollars for these sneakers?
They want five hundred dollars for these sneakers?
That is absolutely ludicrous.
That is absolutely ludicrous.
Used to emphasize that a price is unreasonable.
Reacting to a wild story
He claimed he fought off a bear with a sandwich.
He claimed he fought off a bear with a sandwich.
That’s a ludicrous story, even for him.
That’s a ludicrous story, even for him.
Used to highlight the absurdity of a claim.
"ludicrous" in a sentence
The idea that we could finish this project in an hour is ludicrous.
The idea that we could finish this project in an hour is ludicrous.
He wore a ludicrous costume to the serious business meeting.
He wore a ludicrous costume to the serious business meeting.
It is ludicrous to suggest that he could have been in two places at the exact same time.
It is ludicrous to suggest that he could have been in two places at the exact same time.
