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Ridiculously: meaning, definitions and examples

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ridiculously

 

[ rɪˈdɪkjʊləsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to emphasize how extreme or unreasonable something is

In a manner or to a degree that is highly unreasonable or excessive.

Synonyms

excessively, extremely, unreasonably

Examples of usage

  • He was ridiculously tall, towering over everyone else in the room.
  • She paid a ridiculously high price for that designer handbag.
  • The restaurant was ridiculously crowded, we couldn't even find a table.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to describe something that is absurd or laughable

In a manner that is deserving of laughter or mockery; absurdly.

Synonyms

absurdly, laughably, mockingly

Examples of usage

  • The magician performed the trick so ridiculously that the audience burst into laughter.
  • His attempt at singing was so ridiculously bad that even his friends couldn't help but chuckle.

Translations

Translations of the word "ridiculously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ridiculamente

🇮🇳 हास्यास्पद रूप से

🇩🇪 lächerlich

🇮🇩 sangat

🇺🇦 безглуздо

🇵🇱 absurdalnie

🇯🇵 ばかげている

🇫🇷 ridiculement

🇪🇸 ridículamente

🇹🇷 saçma bir şekilde

🇰🇷 어처구니없이

🇸🇦 بشكل سخيف

🇨🇿 směšně

🇸🇰 smiešne

🇨🇳 荒谬地

🇸🇮 smešno

🇮🇸 fáránlega

🇰🇿 мазақ қылып

🇬🇪 სასაცილოდ

🇦🇿 gülünc şəkildə

🇲🇽 ridículamente

Etymology

The word 'ridiculously' is derived from the word 'ridiculous', which comes from the Latin word 'ridiculous' meaning 'laughable' or 'mocking'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe something that is deserving of laughter or mockery. Over time, it has evolved to also mean something that is extremely unreasonable or excessive.

See also: ridicule, ridiculer, ridiculing, ridiculous, ridiculousness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,715, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.