ridiculous
adjective
causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable.
ridiculously
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a word derived from
ridiculous.
Example Sentences
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“Tail hedges remain ridiculously cheap,” said Goldman Sachs’ Rich Privorotsky in commentary obtained by MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
The more exposed he is to the laughter, and the more cornered he feels, the more ridiculously he will have to respond—because he can’t admit to an error.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
These changes by index providers will effectively force index funds to buy massive quantities of stock—in a ridiculously short time—after a mega IPO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
The cost of tickets and transportation to the games is ridiculously high in many places.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
This ridiculously wide, cheesy smile breaks across TJ’s face.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
