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Definition of ludicrousness

ludicrousness

/ˈluː.dɪ.krəs.nəs/
lu · di · crous · ness
Adverb:ludicrously
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Adjective:ludicrous
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ludicrousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing or laughable; extreme absurdity.

Example

"The sheer ludicrousness of the bureaucratic rule caused everyone in the meeting to burst out laughing."

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• Nearby Words

lucuma
ludicrous
ludicrously
ludicrousness
ludo
luffa
lug

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'ludicrous' (borrowed from Latin 'ludicrus', meaning 'sportive' or 'done in sport', from 'ludere', 'to play') and the Old English noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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