ludicrous
Translation
ludicrous, ridiculous, absurd
Examples
The suggestion was absolutely ludicrous.
The suggestion was absolutely ludicrous.
He was wearing a ludicrous outfit.
He was wearing a ludicrous outfit.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) describing a noun as absurd or ridiculous. The suggestion was absolutely ludicrous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ridiculous, absurd, preposterous; Antonyms: sensible, reasonable
Etymology
From Latin 'ludus' meaning 'game, play'. It implies something is so playful it becomes absurd.
Memory Tips
It sounds a lot like 'ridiculous'. If you see something ludicrous, you might exclaim, 'That's ridiculous!'