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ludicrous

/ˈljuː.dɪ.kɹəs/adjective

So foolish or absurd that it seems laughable.

Example sentence

  • It's ludicrous to charge ten dollars for a bottle of water.

Stronger than 'ridiculous': a ludicrous claim invites open laughter. Often intensified with 'utterly' or 'frankly'.

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