/riˈðikulo/
Translation
ridiculous
Word origin
From Latin ridiculus ('laughable'), from ridere ('to laugh'). The same root gives English ridiculous, ridicule and deride.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ridiculus
- English cognates
- ridiculous, ridicule, deride
Grammar
Examples
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That idea seems ridiculous to me.
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He made a fool of himself in front of everyone.
, regalado.
The price is ridiculous, almost a giveaway.
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I felt ridiculous dancing in front of the whole family.
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It is absurd to pay so much for such a simple T-shirt.
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He made a fool of himself in front of all his friends.
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It is absurd to pay so much for a normal T-shirt.
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