Absurdly Meaning in English
word · lemma: absurd
əbˈsɝdɫi
ub-SURD-lee
ɐbsˈɜːdli
ub-SURD-lee
Definition
In a way that is extremely unreasonable, silly, or ridiculous. It means something is done in such an illogical or exaggerated manner that it doesn’t make sense.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for emphasis, often in negative or humorous contexts. Pairs with adjectives ('absurdly expensive'), adverbs ('absurdly quickly'), or as a response ('That's absurdly unfair!'). Less formal than 'ridiculously.'
Spanish: absurdamentePortuguese (BR): absurdamentePortuguese (PT): absurdamenteChinese (Simplified): 荒谬地 - 可笑地Chinese (Traditional): 荒謬地 - 可笑地Hindi: बेतुके ढंग सेArabic: بشكل سخيف - بشكل غير معقولBengali: অযৌক্তিকভাবে - হাস্যকরভাবেRussian: абсурдно - нелепоJapanese: ばかげて - 非常に不合理にVietnamese: quá mức một cách vô lý - cực kỳ phi lýKorean: 터무니없이 - 말도 안 되게Turkish: abeserce - saçma şekildeUrdu: بے حد مضحکہ خیز طور پرIndonesian: sangat tidak masuk akal - dengan cara konyol
Example Sentences
This cake is absurdly big for one person.
basic
The shoes were absurdly expensive.
basic
He finished the test absurdly fast.
basic
It's absurdly cold outside for April.
natural
My brother can be absurdly stubborn about tiny things.
natural
Parking spaces are absurdly hard to find downtown at night.
natural