Understand why "ridiculous" is correct and "ridiculus" is wrong.
Incorrect spelling - ""Ridiculus"" is a misspelling missing letters.
"ridiculus" is a common misspelling of "ridiculous". Always use "ridiculous" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Ridiculous" means deserving mockery or absurd.
"ridiculous": "Ridiculous" means deserving mockery or absurd.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" The idea sounds ridiculous.
"Correct:" That excuse is ridiculous.
"Correct:" He made a ridiculous claim.
"Correct:" It looks ridiculous.
"Incorrect:" The idea sounds ridiculus.
A: Ridiculous.
A: No.
A: Absurd or laughable.
A: Missing letters.
"Ridiculous" is the correct spelling meaning absurd. "Ridiculus" is incorrect.