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Definition of: ridiculous
(ri·dik′yə·ləs) adjective
Exciting or calculated to excite ridicule; absurdly comical; unworthy of consideration. [<L ridiculus]
—ri·dic′u·lous·ly adverb
—ri·dic′u·lous·ness noun Synonyms: absurd, comical, droll, farcical, funny, grotesque, laughable, ludicrous, preposterous, risible, silly, trifling, trivial. See ABSURD, QUEER. Antonyms: clever, commendable, grave, imposing, judicious, majestic, sensible, venerable, wise.
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