ludicrous

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Etymology [edit]

First attested in 1619. From Latin lūdicrus, from lūdō (play).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (RP) IPA: /ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/, /ˈljuː.dɪ.krəs/, X-SAMPA: /"lu:.dI.kr@s/
  • (US) IPA: /ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/
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Adjective [edit]

ludicrous (comparative more ludicrous, superlative most ludicrous)

  1. Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny.
    He made a ludicrous attempt to run for office.

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