absurd
Translation
absurd, ridiculous, preposterous
Examples
His claim to be the king was absurd.
His claim to be the king was absurd.
It's absurd to spend so much on a t-shirt.
It's absurd to spend so much on a t-shirt.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is absurd His claim was absurd.
It is absurd ((to-inf)) It's absurd to complain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ridiculous, preposterous; Antonyms: reasonable, logical
Etymology
From Latin 'ab-' (away from) + 'surdus' (deaf, silent), meaning 'out of tune' or dissonant with reason.
Memory Tips
Imagine something so silly it's like it can't 'hear' reason.