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  • But of course. It relates to lack of logic. Humans strive to be logical not illogical. __________ Whenever there are more than one definition of the word, communication errors can occur. As long as you are armed with the knowledge of the two definitions, you could always clear it up so that the recipient of your compliment (?) can at least know where you're coming from. Shouldn't be a problem with an explanation.
  • It depends upon the situation, of course; however, in general - absolutely. To term someone's opinions, thoughts, actions, etc as "ludicrious" is to invalidate them. No one likes to be invalidated.
  • "That's the most ludicrous question I have ever read!" Hmm...sounds pretty insulting to me. ;)
  • I would say that in most uses I would think of it as an insult. Etymologically (not that etymology necessarily determines current meaning) it is derived from "ludus" a game. In other words it is an intellectual way of saying "you gotta be joking".
  • that is ludicrous absurdly and utterly ridiculous which is what ludicrous is something that is utterly ridiculous the rest of the defintion of ludicrous because of being absurd, incongruous, impractical, or unsuitable
  • I dont think it is.
  • oops wrong place
  • I suppose it depends how it was used. Ludicrous usually mean ridiculous or illogical. But some people do use it to mean crazy or unbelievable. It is all in the context.
  • No, it's an adjective.
  • Ludacris- rediculous- stupid all the same.

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