absurdly
Translation
absurdly, ridiculously, preposterously
Examples
The prices were absurdly high.
The prices were absurdly high.
He was absurdly confident about winning.
He was absurdly confident about winning.
Grammar Patterns
absurdly + ((adjective)) The prices were absurdly high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ridiculously, ludicrously; Antonyms: reasonably, sensibly
Etymology
From 'absurd' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly', meaning 'in an absurd manner'.
Memory Tips
This word modifies an adjective or verb to mean 'to an absurd degree'. 'Absurdly expensive' means expensive to a ridiculous level.