Difference between Silly โ€“ Absurd โ€“ Ridiculous

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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. Thatโ€™s a silly thing to do.
  • You canโ€™t lift that bag alone. Donโ€™t be silly and let me help you.
  • Iโ€™m so silly. I forgot to buy the tickets.

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Ridiculous means extremely silly, but itโ€™s not used in a friendly way. When something is ridiculous, it often makes you laugh, because itโ€™s so inappropriate or unreasonable.
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  • I look ridiculous with this haircut. Iโ€™ll never listen to my hairdresser again.
  • You canโ€™t pay her a hundred pounds for this job. Donโ€™t 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. Itโ€™s something that is funny because it is so impossible.
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  • I wonโ€™t pay back your loan. Thatโ€™s an absurd request.
  • Itโ€™s absurd Iโ€™m 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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