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Dictionary Term: Ridiculous

Definition:

Adjective:

1. causing or deserving ridicule or laughter; absurd; preposterous

2. characterized by absurdity or ludicrousness

Synonyms:

• absurd
• ridiculous
• laughable
• preposterous
• absurd
• outrageous

Antonyms:

• reasonable
• sensible
• plausible
• logical
• realistic

Sample Sentences:

1. The clown's outfit looked absolutely ridiculous.

2. Their decision to hold the meeting in the broom closet was simply ridiculous.

3. The plot of the movie was so ridiculous that the audience burst out laughing.

Popular Usage:

The term "ridiculous" is used commonly in informal conversations, social media, and entertainment industry.

Local Usage:

In the local dialect, "ridiculous" can be used interchangeably with "absurd" or "laughable."

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