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ridiculous

/ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/ adjective B1
  1. Deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd. · That hairstyle looks ridiculous.· It's ridiculous to charge so much for a little souvenir.
  2. Astonishing, extreme, unbelievable. (informal) · In a ridiculous feat of engineering, the team can calculate the difference in arrival time to within one-tenth of a nanosecond.· Gaines is a classic motor player with a low center of gravity and ridiculous strength.
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Matthew is a most ridiculous man.”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 42 · C1
She had also an uneasy feeling that she ought to scold Anne for apologizing so well; but then, that was ridiculous!
Anne of Green Gables, p. 77 · C1
Rachel says you went to church last Sunday with your hat rigged out ridiculous with roses and buttercups.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 80 · C1
It was putting flowers on your hat at all, no matter what color they were, that was ridiculous.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 80 · C1

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