ludicrous
/ˈljuː.dɪ.kɹəs/adjective
So foolish or absurd that it seems laughable.
Example sentences
- “It's ludicrous to charge ten dollars for a bottle of water.”
- “Critics called the plan to build a ski resort in the desert ludicrous.”
Stronger than 'ridiculous': a ludicrous claim invites open laughter. Often intensified with 'utterly' or 'frankly'.