Ridiculous or Ridicullous
Understand why “Ridiculous” is correct and “Ridicullous” is incorrect.
Ridicullous
Incorrect spelling - “Ridicullous” is incorrect due to extra ‘l’.
"Ridicullous" is a common misspelling of "Ridiculous". Always use "Ridiculous" when referring to the correct word.
Ridiculous
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Ridiculous” means very silly or absurd.
Definition of Ridiculous
"Ridiculous": “Ridiculous” means very silly or absurd.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Ridiculous
- • absurd
Usage Examples
"Correct:" That idea is ridiculous.
"Correct:" It sounds ridiculous.
"Correct:" A ridiculous excuse.
"Correct:" The story is ridiculous.
"Incorrect:" That idea is ridicullous.
"Incorrect:" It sounds ridicullous.
"Incorrect:" A ridicullous excuse.
"Incorrect:" The story is ridicullous.
Notes:
- • Only one ‘l’.
- • ridiculous spelling tricky.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which is correct, ridiculous or ridicullous?
A: Ridiculous is correct.
Q: Why is ridicullous wrong?
A: Because of an extra ‘l’.
Q: What does ridiculous mean?
A: Very silly or absurd.
Q: Trick to remember?
A: Only one ‘l’.
Summary
“Ridiculous vs ridicullous”: Use ridiculous correctly. Avoid ridicullous, a spelling mistake.