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Synonyms for absurd
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ab-surd, -zurd |
| Phonetic Transcription : æbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd |
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Définition of absurd
Origin :- 1550s, from Middle French absurde (16c.), from Latin absurdus "out of tune; foolish" (see absurdity). The main modern sense (also present in Latin) is a figurative one, "out of harmony with reason or propriety." Related: Absurdly; absurdness.
- adj ridiculous, senseless
- The other idea was absurd—too wild for serious consideration.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Thinking back, he felt that it was all absurd and dreamlike.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- She did not like the things at all, for no one could be certain what absurd thing he might not do.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- She had almost thought that was the name of the feeling, only it had seemed so absurd.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- She told herself that it was absurd to do so; none the less she did it.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- "It's too absurd to think about," Gilder repeated, impatiently.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- This thing of marriage being the end of all things was absurd.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- She was young and strong, and surely a pair of willing hands—that was absurd about the uniform.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- It is rather an absurd idea, and it may be more fortunate than good.
- Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
- It is my duty to think for both, if he's too much in love—the dear, absurd fellow!
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
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