ludicrous
/ˈluːdɪkrəs/
lu · di · crous
ˈluː · dɪ · krəs
English Definition
adj. ridiculous, absurd
Significado en Español
ridículo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lố bịch, nực cười
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Example Sentence
The idea is ludicrous.
这想法太荒唐。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ludic(joking)+rous(form).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “ludicrous”:
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A
sensible
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B
reasonable
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C
absurd
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D
logical
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C — absurd.
“ludicrous” means adj. ridiculous, absurd
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the story, the character''s plan to build a house made entirely out of chocolate was considered ________.
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A
practical
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B
ludicrous
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C
conventional
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D
logical
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B — ludicrous.
“ludicrous” means adj. ridiculous, absurd
Common questions about “ludicrous”
What does “ludicrous” mean?
ludicrous — adj. ridiculous, absurd. In Chinese: 荒唐可笑的.
How do you pronounce “ludicrous”?
ludicrous is pronounced /ˈluːdɪkrəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: lu · di · crous.
How do you use “ludicrous” in a sentence?
The idea is ludicrous. (这想法太荒唐。)
What are synonyms for “ludicrous”?
ridiculous, absurd — all close in meaning to ludicrous (adj. ridiculous, absurd).
Is “ludicrous” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. ludicrous appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ludicrous”?
ludic(joking)+rous(form).
