LUDICROUS


Meaning of LUDICROUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlü-də-krəs ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin ludicrus, from ludus play, sport; perhaps akin to Greek loidoros abusive

Date: 1712

1. : amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity

2. : meriting derisive laughter or scorn as absurdly inept, false, or foolish

Synonyms: see laughable

• lu·di·crous·ly adverb

• lu·di·crous·ness noun

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