ridicule
|rid-i-cule|
B2
/ˈrɪdɪˌkjuːl/
mockery
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ridicule' originates from French, specifically the word 'ridicule', where 'ridiculus' meant 'laughable'.
Historical Evolution
'ridicule' changed from the French word 'ridicule' and eventually became the modern English word 'ridicule'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'laughable or absurd', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mockery or derision'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter.
His ideas were met with ridicule.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40