ridiculous

 The word "ridiculous" is used to describe something that is extremely silly, unreasonable, or absurd. Here's a breakdown of how to use it:

Basic Meaning:

• "Ridiculous" essentially means something is laughable or deserving of ridicule. It implies something is so foolish that it's hard to take seriously.

How to Use It:

• As an adjective:
  • You can use "ridiculous" to describe nouns (things, people, ideas, etc.).
    • Example: "That's a ridiculous idea."
    • Example: "The price of that car is ridiculous."
    • Example: "He's wearing a ridiculous hat."
• To express disbelief or disagreement:
  • "Ridiculous!" can be used as a standalone exclamation to express strong disagreement or disbelief.
    • Example: "They want us to work all night? Ridiculous!"
  • Example: "Don't be ridiculous!"
• To emphasize an extreme:
  • "Ridiculous" can also be used to emphasize that something is very large or excessive.
    • Example: "He makes a ridiculous amount of money."
    • Example: "The movie was ridiculously long."
• Context is key:
  • The tone of voice is very important when using this word. It can be used in a lighthearted way or to express strong anger or annoyance.

Examples in Sentences:

• "It's ridiculous to expect me to finish this in an hour."
• "The traffic this morning was absolutely ridiculous."
• "His excuse for being late was completely ridiculous."

Synonyms:

• Absurd
• Ludicrous
• Preposterous
• Silly
• Foolish

I hope this helps!