Web06/07/2012 · preposterous adjective pre· pos· ter· ous pri-ˈpä-st (ə-)rəs : contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd preposterously adverb preposterousness noun …

Webvery silly or stupid: The very idea is preposterous! a preposterous suggestion Synonyms absurd cockeyed idiotic laughable ludicrous nonsensical ridiculous Related word …

Webadjective completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; utterly foolish; absurd; senseless: a preposterous tale. OTHER WORDS FOR preposterous unreasonable, excessive, ridiculous. See synonyms for preposterous on Thesaurus.com QUIZ Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck! …

WebSee Definition preposterous adjective 1 as in absurd conceived or made without regard for reason or reality the idea that extraterrestrials built the pyramids is preposterous Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance absurd bizarre foolish unreal insane ridiculous fanciful crazy nonsensical strange fantastical fantastic implausible grotesque incredible

Webpreposterous - 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 …

Webpreposterous /prɪ ˈ pɑːstərəs/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of PREPOSTEROUS : very foolish or silly a preposterous excuse The whole idea is …

Webvery silly or stupid: The very idea is preposterous! a preposterous suggestion Synonyms absurd cockeyed idiotic laughable ludicrous nonsensical ridiculous Related word …