HyperDic: preposterous

English > 1 sense of the word *preposterous*:
ADJECTIVE	all	preposterous, absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, ridiculous	incongruous

preposterous > pronunciation
Sounds	prihpaa'sterahs; prihpaa'strahs
Rhymes	abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...

English > *preposterous*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	incongruous;inviting ridicule.
Example	"a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"
Synonyms	absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, ridiculous
Broader	foolish	Devoid of good sense or judgment
Spanish	absurdo, disparatado, estúpido, incongruente, irracional, ridículo
Catalan	absurd, desraonat, estúpid, incoherent, incongruent, irracional, ridícul