Rediculous vs. Ridiculous: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 28, 2023
"Rediculous" is an incorrect spelling; the correct spelling is "ridiculous." Ridiculous refers to something that is laughably absurd or deserving of mockery.
Which is correct: Rediculous or Ridiculous
How to spell Ridiculous?
Rediculous is Incorrect
Ridiculous is Correct
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Key Differences
Recall that the word "ridicule" is the root, which will help you remember the 'i' instead of 'e'.
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Think of the phrase "It's ridiculous to be red in the face" to remember that it's not "rediculous."
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Remember that 'i' comes before 'u' just like in "ridicule."
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Envision someone laughing ("ha ha") to remember that the word has two 'u's but no 'e.'
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Oct 28, 2023
Use the mnemonic "Ridiculously Intelligent Dinosaurs In Caps Under Little Old Umbrellas Sitting" to spell out "RIDICULOUS."
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Oct 28, 2023
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Rediculous and Ridiculous Definitions
Ridiculous
Deserving or inspiring mockery or derision.
His attempt at cooking was ridiculous.
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Ridiculous
Beyond belief or understanding.
The odds of that happening are ridiculous.
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Ridiculous
Contemptibly unimportant or petty.
He was fired for a ridiculous reason.
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Ridiculous
Extremely silly or unreasonable.
The idea of flying pigs is ridiculous.
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Sep 16, 2023
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Ridiculous
Provoking laughter through absurdity.
Her outfit was ridiculously funny.
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Ridiculous
Deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd
That hairstyle looks ridiculous.
It's ridiculous to charge so much for a little souvenir.
You make ridiculous statements a lot, like saying that UFOs are real.
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Ridiculous
(informal) astonishing, extreme, unbelievable
In a ridiculous feat of engineering, the team can calculate the difference in arrival time to within one-tenth of a nanosecond.
Gaines is a classic motor player with a low center of gravity and ridiculous strength.
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Ridiculous
Fitted to excite ridicule; absurd and laughable; unworthy of serious consideration; as, a ridiculous dress or behavior.
Agricola, discerning that those little targets and unwieldy glaives ill pointed would soon become ridiculous against the thrust and close, commanded three Batavian cohorts . . . to draw up and come to handy strokes.
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Ridiculous
Involving or expressing ridicule.
[It] provokes me to ridiculous smiling.
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Ridiculous
Inspiring scornful pity;
How silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years
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Ridiculous
Completely devoid of wisdom or good sense;
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
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Ridiculous
Broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce;
The wild farcical exuberance of a clown
Ludicrous green hair
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FAQs
Why is it called ridiculous?
It's called "ridiculous" because it derives from the Latin "ridiculus," which means "laughable" or "worthy of scorn."
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Which vowel is used before ridiculous?
'I' is the vowel used before "ridiculous."
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What is the singular form of ridiculous?
Ridiculous (it's an adjective, so it doesn't have a plural form).
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Oct 28, 2023
Which preposition is used with ridiculous?
"For," "of," and "to" can be used depending on the context.
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Which conjunction is used with ridiculous?
"And," "but," "or," depending on the context.
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Oct 28, 2023
Which determiner is used with ridiculous?
"The," "this," "that," depending on the context.
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Which article is used with ridiculous?
"The" or "a" can be used depending on the context.
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Oct 28, 2023
What is the first form of ridiculous?
Ridiculous (it's an adjective, so it doesn't have different forms).
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Oct 28, 2023
How is ridiculous used in a sentence?
"The suggestion to build a snowman in summer is ridiculous."
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About Author
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
