i.e: what is the difference between (silly man, absurd man and ridiculous man)
Silly is used to describe things or behaviour that are stupid in a childish way. This word is not as offensive as stupid and is often used when talking to children, or to someone who is acting like a child.
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- Stop jumping into the puddles. Thatโs a silly thing to do.
- You canโt lift that bag alone. Donโt be silly and let me help you.
- Iโm so silly. I forgot to buy the tickets.
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Ridiculous means extremely silly, but itโs not used in a friendly way. When something is ridiculous, it often makes you laugh, because itโs so inappropriate or unreasonable.
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- I look ridiculous with this haircut. Iโll never listen to my hairdresser again.
- You canโt pay her a hundred pounds for this job. Donโt be ridiculous.
- Why did you tell everyone I failed my driving test? You made me look ridiculous.
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Absurd is used to describe something that cannot be taken seriously, because it is not logical or sensible. Itโs something that is funny because it is so impossible.
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- I wonโt pay back your loan. Thatโs an absurd request.
- Itโs absurd Iโm not allowed to talk to my own children.
- Peter told me an absurd story of how his pet parrot ate his homework.
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