Ludicrous
/ˈluː.dɪ.krəs/noun
Absurd; laughable or ridiculous.
Did you know?The word ‘ludicrous’ is linked to the Latin 'ludere', which means 'to play', revealing how humor can often mask deeper truths.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ludicrus
“Playful, pertaining to play.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
ludicrosus
“Pertaining to games or jest.”
16th Century
English
ludicrous
“Ridiculous, absurd, invoking laughter.”
Modern English
English
ludicrous
“Used predominantly to describe something so absurd it provokes laughter.”