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ridiculous

ri·dic·u·lous [ ri díkyələss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. unreasonable: completely unreasonable and not at all sensible or acceptable

2. completely silly: silly and amusing

[Mid-16th century. < Latin ridiculus "laughable" < ridere "to laugh"]

ri·dic·u·lous·ly adverb
ri·dic·u·lous·ness noun
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