preposterously
preposterously · more preposterously · most preposterously
In a preposterous mannerIn a preposterous manner.
UK/pɹɪˈpɒstɹəsli/US/pɹəˈpɑstɹəsli/
Meaning
1 sensesIn a preposterous manner.
More definitions
- so as to arouse or deserve laughter
Forms
more preposterously, most preposterously| Comparative | more preposterously Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most preposterously |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- so as to arouse or deserve laughter:laughablyridiculouslyludicrously
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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