ludicrus

sportive, playful

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An older woman earnestly tries to pack a full-size sofa into a small suitcase, while a nearby man cannot contain his laughter.

adjective

ludicrous

LOO-dih-krus/ˈluːdɪkrəs/

So foolish or unreasonable as to seem ridiculous.

Etymology

ludicrousLatinsportive, playful

The playful meaning of ludicrus survives in the earlier English sense “pertaining to play or sport.” The emphasis shifted from amusement to ridicule: something ludicrous is laughable for its foolishness or unreasonableness.

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