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ridiculous Antonyms

Opposite of ridiculous

Because the opposite of ridiculous shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd or preposterous.

Usage Example

"The committee rejected the proposal because the estimated timeline was completely sensible."

Strongest
sensible
reasonable
logical
Strong
rational
practical
plausible
wise
sound

• adjective (Context 2)

So extreme, excessive, or unreasonable as to cause astonishment or outrage.

Usage Example

"Charging twenty dollars for a plain bottle of water at the airport is fair."

Strongest
fair
moderate
reasonable
Strong
modest
acceptable

Similar words to ridiculous

Words similar to ridiculous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

absurd
preposterous
ludicrous
outrageous
laughable
exorbitant
nonsensical
extravagant
See all synonyms of ridiculous

• Nearby Words

ridgy
ridicule
ridiculer
ridiculous
ridiculously
ridiculousness
riding

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ridiculous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ridiculous
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