🤯preposterous

adjective
/prɪˈpɒstərəs/

Meaning

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

Example Sentences

The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.

Synonyms

ridiculous, absurd, ludicrous, nonsensical, outrageous

Antonyms

reasonable, sensible, logical

Collocations

preposterous idea, preposterous claim, utterly preposterous, seems preposterous

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