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LUDICROUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Ludicrous.

How to pronounce ludicrous:

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Ludicrous - as an adjective satellite

Broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

Example: "The wild farcical exuberance of a clown"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
farcical15ridiculous13

So unreasonable as to invite derision

Example: "The absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absurd9cockeyed20derisory12idiotic10laughable15nonsensical13preposterous16ridiculous13

Ludicrous - as an adjective

Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny.

Example: "He made a ludicrous attempt to run for office."

Amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.

Example Sentences

"The idea that pigs can fly is ludicrous."
"His plan to build a skyscraper out of toothpicks seemed ludicrous to everyone."
"The extravagant price of designer handbags is ludicrous."
"The politician's claims about the economy were ludicrous."
"It is ludicrous to believe that the Earth is flat."
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Word Game Points

Is LUDICROUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ludicrous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LUDICROUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is LUDICROUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ludicrous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LUDICROUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is LUDICROUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ludicrous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LUDICROUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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