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ridiculous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Causing or deserving ridicule or mockery; absurd; hilarious.

Example Sentences:

1. Her outfit was so ridiculous that everyone burst out laughing.
2. The movie's plot was completely ridiculous and made no sense.
3. He told a ridiculous joke that had us all in stitches.

Sense 2:

Very unreasonable, irrational, or extreme.

Example Sentences:

1. It's ridiculous to think that money can buy happiness.
2. The boss's demands were absolutely ridiculous, expecting us to work 24/7.
3. He made a ridiculous decision that cost him his job.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

In a ridiculous manner; in a way that is absurd or laughable.

Example Sentences:

1. He danced ridiculously, waving his arms wildly.
2. The actor overacted ridiculously, making the audience cringe.
3. She ran ridiculously fast, leaving everyone behind in awe.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A ridiculous person or thing; someone or something worthy of ridicule.

Example Sentences:

1. Don't pay any attention to him; he's just a ridiculous.
2. That old car is a complete and utter ridiculous.
3. She's always surrounded by a bunch of ridiculous trying to get her attention.