preposterous

Definition

  • adjective: very foolish or silly
  • adjective: contrary to nature, reason, or common sense

Examples

  • She laughed at the 'preposterousness' [='absurdity'] of my suggestion.

  • The prices are 'preposterously' [='absurdly'] high.

  • The whole idea is 'preposterous'!

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're a part of a TV show. You know what that is? Television. It's an entertainment for people. It's fake! Nothing you think is real as real! That's has preposterous! Think about it Bolt. Since you got lost, none of your powers are working, aren't they? Get down here! No. (..)
    2008 Bolt