Meaning 1neutral · 82%
So illogical or unreasonable that it seems ridiculous.
Natural examples
Ein Sieb als Regenschirm zu benutzen, ist absurd.
Using a colander as an umbrella is absurd.
Das ist ein absurder Vorschlag.
That is an absurd suggestion.
Die Erklärung klingt noch absurder.
The explanation sounds even more absurd.
Usage note
The comparative is absurder and the superlative is am absurdesten. Before a noun, add the appropriate adjective ending.
Mini-lesson: absurd
So illogical or unreasonable that it seems ridiculous. The comparative is absurder and the superlative is am absurdesten. Before a noun, add the appropriate adjective ending.
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