Ludicrous (6 letters)

{ Answer }

ABSURD

{ Related Clues }

Crazy
Harebrained
Laughable
Ridiculous
Risible
Theater of the ___

{ Tags }

absurd, crazy, harebrained, laughable, ludicrous, ridiculous, risible, theater

{ Notes }

The answer ABSURD is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

{ Definition }

ABSURD as a noun:

1. (absurd, the absurd) = a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless; "The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth"--Albert Camus

ABSURD as an adjective:

1. inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense; "the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant"- Walter Lippman

2. (absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous) = incongruous;inviting ridicule; "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "that's a cockeyed idea"; "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"; "a contribution so small as to be laughable"; "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"; "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"; "her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous"