Ridiculous

I like this word for the many emotions in life it can convey. It can mean anything from pathetic to overly humorous to nonsensical. I generally use the word as a sort of expletive in response to something that was, well, ridiculous. That encompasses so many situations in life it’s really unbelievable. I also appreciate how you can emphasize any one of the syllables, or all at the same time to get your point across: “That was RI-DIC-U-LOUS!” Another favorite pronunciation is “ri-DIC-ulous.”

Emily
USA