The Meaning of RIDICULOUS – RIDICULOUS in a Sentence
The Meaning of RIDICULOUS – RIDICULOUS in a Sentence
The video demonstrates the meaning and definition of RIDICULOUS. The way to pronounce RIDICULOUS is explained, dividing the word into syllables.
Also, a clipart image illustrates the main definition. This is followed by an illustrated sentence example.
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Here is a transcript of the video: What is the Meaning and Definition of RIDICULOUS?
Slide 2: RIDICULOUS:
Emphasize the second syllable, it’s pronounced rih◦DIK◦you◦luss
hard to believe, laughable
The clipart shows a pink elephant.
The picture shows a very unusual sheep ornament.
Sentence example: She said: “This is probably the most ridiculous ornament I have ever seen!”
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The full course includes another 4 illustrated sentence examples for the word ‘RIDICULOUS’ plus these words . . .
Slide 5: Empower your vocabulary with these 25 words:
- affable
- aggressive
- arduous
- bent
- biased
- conventional
- delinquent
- detrimental
- erroneous
- expendable
- extraordinary
- fragile
- gradual
- gracious
- hospitable
- impressive
- impulsive
- relevant
- remiss
- ridiculous
- squalid
- supercilious
- suspicious
- sympathetic
- wooden
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More examples to make the meaning of RIDICULOUS clear:
A: I was known at this time in my group of friends as, like, a wild woman, because I would disappear for days and I was wearing ridiculous costumes and I was drinking a lot.
Source: Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/cameron-esposito-q-and-a/2021/02/25/9e50ef7e-775c-11eb-948d-19472e683521_story.html
The plot is frequently outlandish, but the main character is so endearing that it’s easy to surrender to the ridiculous.
Source: New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/12/books/review/crime-fiction-walter-mosley-blood-grove.html
It may be totally ridiculous, and unabashed male objectification, but to the film’s credit, all of the scenes set to the wall-to-wall upbeat ’80s soundtrack are slightly irresistible.
Source: Salon
https://www.salon.com/2021/02/12/me-you-madness-review-louise-linton-steve-mnuchin/
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