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What is the difference between preposterous and ridiculous?

preposterous | ridiculous |

Ridiculous is a synonym of preposterous.



As adjectives the difference between preposterous and ridiculous

is that preposterous is absurd, or contrary to common sense while ridiculous is deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.

preposterous

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
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    • Synonyms

    * absurd * foolish * irrational * nonsensical * See also

    See also

    * topsy-turvy * upside down

    External links

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    ridiculous

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l) * (l)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.
    • That hairstyle looks ridiculous .
    It's ridiculous to charge so much for a little souvenir.

    Synonyms

    * silly * willy nilly * frivolous * goofy * funny * humorous * absurd * odd * surreal * unreasonable * See also

    Antonyms

    * straightforward * serious * somber * solemn

    Derived terms

    * ridic * ridiculousness

    Related terms

    * deride * derision * ridicule * ridiculosity * ridiculously

    External links

    * * English words suffixed with -ous