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by Im Alec has abandoned this account on December 1st, 2006
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".
by zazzy_one on December 1st, 2006
But of course. It relates to lack of logic. Humans strive to be logical not illogical.
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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.
by nchntdmyth on December 4th, 2006
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
by Mrs.mezzo is a Wagnerian soprano on December 1st, 2006
"That's the most ludicrous question I have ever read!" Hmm...sounds pretty insulting to me. ;)
by WhyamIhere on December 4th, 2006
Ludacris- rediculous- stupid all the same.
by Answerguy on December 4th, 2006
No, it's an adjective.
by mptaker on December 4th, 2006
I dont think it is.
by nchntdmyth on December 4th, 2006
oops wrong place
by Anonymoose on December 4th, 2006
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.
by AntigoneRising on December 1st, 2006
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.
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