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    Pre·pos·ter·ous
    /prəˈpäst(ə)rəs/

    adjective

    • 1. contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous: "a preposterous suggestion"
  2. The meaning of PREPOSTEROUS is contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd. How to use preposterous in a sentence.

  3. adjective. formal us / prɪˈpɑː.stɚ.əs / uk / prɪˈpɒs.t ə r.əs / Add to word list. very silly or stupid: The very idea is preposterous! a preposterous suggestion. Synonyms. absurd. cockeyed. idiotic. laughable. ludicrous. nonsensical. ridiculous. Related word. absurdity. absurdly. adolescent. against your better judgment idiom. dopey. dopily. dorky.

  4. Preposterous definition: completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; utterly foolish; absurd; senseless. See examples of PREPOSTEROUS used in a sentence.

  5. adjective. formal uk / prɪˈpɒs.t ə r.əs / us / prɪˈpɑː.stɚ.əs / Add to word list. very silly or stupid: The very idea is preposterous! a preposterous suggestion. Synonyms. absurd. cockeyed. idiotic. laughable. ludicrous. nonsensical. ridiculous. Related word. preposterously. absurdity. absurdly. adolescent. against your better judgment idiom. dopey

  6. May 21, 2024 · preposterous (comparative more preposterous, superlative most preposterous) Absurd, or contrary to common sense.

  7. 2 days ago · preposterous in American English. (prɪˈpɑstərəs, -trəs) adjective. completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish. a preposterous tale. SYNONYMS unreasonable, excessive, ridiculous. See absurd.

  8. 1 day ago · adjective. If you describe something as preposterous, you mean that it is extremely unreasonable and foolish. [disapproval] The whole idea was preposterous. Synonyms: ridiculous, bizarre, incredible, outrageous More Synonyms of preposterous. preposterously adverb. Some prices are preposterously high. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

  9. Definitions of preposterous. adjective. incongruous;inviting ridicule. “a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history” synonyms: absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, ridiculous. foolish. devoid of good sense or judgment. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Preposterous."

  10. preposterous. adjective. /prɪˈpɒstərəs/ /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/ (formal) completely unreasonable, especially in a way that shocks or annoys you synonym outrageous. These claims are absolutely preposterous! It’s preposterous to suggest that everything was her fault! The whole idea sounds quite preposterous! Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

  11. adjective. With the first last and the last first; inverted. Webster's New World. So contrary to nature, reason, or common sense as to be laughable; absurd; ridiculous. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: ludicrous. ridiculous. nonsensical. idiotic. cockeyed. absurd. laughable. derisory. irrational. insane. inconsistent.

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