Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "ridiculous" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

serious solemn somber straightforward

Derived Terms

nonridiculous ridic ridicularity ridiculousness unridiculous

Related Terms

deride derision ridiculable ridicule ridiculosity ridiculously

Related Terms

absurd deride derision foolish ridiculable ridicule ridiculosity ridiculously

Similar Terms

foolish humorous humourous silly undignified undignified

Synonym Network

absurd frivolous funny goofy humorous ludicrous odd preposterous silly surreal unreasonable willy nilly

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