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ludicrously
This adverb conveys a sense of absurdity that goes beyond mere silliness, often implying that something is so far-fetched or unreasonable that it becomes laughable. It is frequently used to emphasize an extreme degree of a quality, acting as an intensifier similar to "ridiculously" but with a stronger connotation of illogicality or defiance of common sense.
In modern casual speech, it is often used hyperbolically to describe prices, sizes, or expectations (e.g., "ludicrously expensive"). While it can be used in formal critiques to dismiss an argument as nonsensical, its most common contemporary usage is to highlight a stark contrast between reality and a specific claim or situation.
Meanings
Examples
The price of that designer handbag is ludicrously high.
He was ludicrously optimistic about winning the lottery.
That is a ludicrously long commute for a entry level job.
The movie plot was ludicrously predictable from the start.
Why is this airport terminal ludicrously empty today?
The company spent a ludicrously large amount on the party.
She looked ludicrously overdressed for a casual backyard barbecue.
It seems ludicrously simple to just click one button and finish.