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Definition of ludicrous

ludicrous

/ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/
lu · di · crous
Adverb:ludicrously
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• adjective

1

So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.

Example

"It is ludicrous to suggest that a beginner could master the violin in a single week."

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• Nearby Words

lucratively
luculia
lucuma
ludicrous
ludicrously
ludicrousness
ludo

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin ludicrus ('sportive, done in sport'), from ludicrum ('a stage play, game, or pastime'), which ultimately derives from ludere ('to play').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ludicrous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ludicrous
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