Basic Details
Word: Ridiculous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is very silly or unreasonable, often making people laugh.
Synonyms: Absurd, ludicrous, preposterous
Antonyms: Reasonable, sensible, rational
Idioms and Phrases
- That's ridiculous: Used to express disbelief or amusement at something that seems very silly. Example: "You think you can run a marathon without training? That's ridiculous!"
- Make a ridiculous fuss: To overreact to something trivial or unimportant. Example: "She made a ridiculous fuss over a tiny scratch on her new phone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It was ridiculous to believe that a dog could fly with a pair of homemade wings.
Example 2: He wore a ridiculous hat that made everyone laugh during the party.
Example 3: The movie was so ridiculous that I couldn't stop giggling at the silly scenes.
Fun Fact
The word "ridiculous" comes from the Latin word "ridiculus," which means "laughable" or "laughing." It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe things that are worthy of laughter.
Famous Quote
"The only thing that can ruin a good day is a ridiculous attitude." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ridiculous" mean?
a) Very serious
b) Very silly or unreasonable
c) Extremely helpful
d) Quite boring
Answer: b) Very silly or unreasonable
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ridiculous"?
a) Serious
b) Absurd
c) Helpful
d) Calm
Answer: b) Absurd
3. Which word is an antonym of "ridiculous"?
a) Silly
b) Rational
c) Absurd
d) Preposterous
Answer: b) Rational
4. Which sentence uses "ridiculous" correctly?
a) The plan was ridiculous and everyone agreed.
b) The cat was ridiculous at climbing the tree happily.
c) Flowers are ridiculous in the garden.
d) She was ridiculous by nature.
Answer: a) The plan was ridiculous and everyone agreed.
5. Which idiom means to overreact to something trivial?
a) That's ridiculous
b) Make a ridiculous fuss
c) Laugh at the ridiculous
d) Play a ridiculous game
Answer: b) Make a ridiculous fuss
