ridiculously
adverb
ri·dic·u·lous·ly
rə-ˈdi-kyə-ləs-lē 
: in a ridiculous manner
We walked like that, ridiculously, for several blocks.—
Charis W. Conn
: to an extreme and ridiculous extent
Charis W. Conna ridiculously easy question
a ridiculously small apartment
a ridiculously expensive car
I could not help laughing at the ease with which he explained his process of deduction. "When I hear you give your reasons," I remarked, "the thing always appears to me to be so ridiculously simple that I could easily do it myself … "—Arthur Conan Doyle
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Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
The Indian Ocean island nation off southeastern India is ridiculously affordable — but growing fast.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Also on the left control is the on/off for the headlight, as well as the ridiculously loud, proper motorcycle-style horn.
—Joe Salas
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
As can be discerned from De Moraes’ pre-match speech, confidence in Brazil was ridiculously high.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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“Ridiculously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridiculously. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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