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"Comically" vs. "ridiculously": where humor meets absurdity

Reviewed and edited by

Lloyd Cooper 19/12/2024, 22:52

English.me team member

Comically and ridiculously. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "comically" and "ridiculously" are adverbs used to describe actions or situations that are exaggerated or extreme. They can convey a sense of something being out of the ordinary or noteworthy due to their intensity or absurdity.

What is different?

"Comically" implies that something is humorous or intended to provoke laughter, often in a lighthearted or playful manner. "Ridiculously" suggests that something is absurd, unreasonable, or extreme to the point of being hard to believe, but not necessarily funny.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for comically) and ridiculously

Examples of usage

Comically

He slipped on the banana peel and fell comically.
The comedian's gestures were comically exaggerated.
She wore a comically large hat to the party.

Ridiculously

The suitcase was ridiculously heavy for a weekend trip.
They charged a ridiculously high price for the meal.
He was driving ridiculously fast down the narrow street.

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