When Someone Is Ludicrous?

ludicrous Add to list Share. Ludicrous things are funny, absurd, or nonsensical. If someone says something silly or far-fetched, you could say "That's ludicrous!" ... Now a ludicrous statement might be funny, but it's also ridiculous, hard to believe, off the wall, or even stupid.

What does it mean to call someone ludicrous?

1 : amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity. 2 : meriting derisive laughter or scorn as absurdly inept, false, or foolish.

Is it ludicrous or ridiculous?

Ludicrous means something is silly enough to cause amusement. Ridiculous means it's absurd enough to invite mockery or derision. Ludicrous has a more playful and amusing sense than ridiculous.