Synonyms for ludicrousness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : loo-di-kruhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlu dɪ krəs

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Définition of ludicrousness

Origin :
  • 1610s, "pertaining to play or sport," from Latin ludicrus, from ludicrum "a sport, game, toy, source of amusement, joke," from ludere "to play," which, with Latin ludus "a game, play," perhaps is from Etruscan, or perhaps from PIE root *leid- "to play." Sense of "ridiculous" is attested from 1782. Related: Ludicrously; ludicrousness.
  • noun humor
Example sentences :
  • The first that met us would be more annoying were it not for the ludicrousness of it.
  • Extract from : « Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) » by William Delisle Hay
  • He could see nothing at first but the ludicrousness of flowers on the heads of his beasts!
  • Extract from : « The Dark Flower » by John Galsworthy
  • It was so earnest and feeling, that it was impossible to resist its ludicrousness.
  • Extract from : « Bill Biddon, Trapper » by Edward S. Ellis
  • The ludicrousness of this illustration may well be imagined.
  • Extract from : « The Funny Side of Physic » by A. D. Crabtre
  • The ludicrousness of the situation added the ultimate torment.
  • Extract from : « We Can't Have Everything » by Rupert Hughes
  • I yet could not forbear laughing at the ludicrousness of my position and the whole scene.
  • Extract from : « Confession » by W. Gilmore Simms
  • His very earnestness gave the affair an air of ludicrousness.
  • Extract from : « Sustained honor » by John R. Musick,
  • "You vas going to shoot me," said Carl, with an honest laugh at the ludicrousness of the idea.
  • Extract from : « Cudjo's Cave » by J. T. Trowbridge
  • That his motives were honourable only heightened the ludicrousness of his action: it seemed as if he had made a fool of himself.
  • Extract from : « Gulmore, The Boss » by Frank Harris
  • "He is true blue on this side," said Thomas, laughing heartily, as the ludicrousness of Harry's uniform dawned upon him.
  • Extract from : « Southern Stories » by Various
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