Preposterous Definition & Meaning
preposterous
- adjective
- incongruous;inviting ridicule; "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "that's a cockeyed idea"; "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"; "a contribution so small as to be laughable"; "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"; "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"; "her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous"
"Preposterous" in song lyrics
See how preposterous is used in real songs:
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"My thoughts run the gamut from outstandin to preposterous"
Cannibal Ox f/ Alaska, Cryptic — Atom -
"Every song you offer is monstrously preposterous"
Dan-e-o f/ Spidahman — Raw is War -
"This is preposterous"
dead prez — Together
Words that rhyme with preposterous
Usage tips for "preposterous"
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- What does preposterous mean?
- incongruous;inviting ridicule; "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "that's a cockeyed idea"; "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"; "a contribution so small as to be laughable"; "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"; "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"; "her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous"
- What part of speech is preposterous?
- Preposterous is an adjective.