Both Uses of
ludicrous
in
David Copperfield
- A curious equality of friendship, originating, I suppose, in our respective circumstances, sprung up between me and these people, notwithstanding the ludicrous disparity in our years.†
Chpt 10-12 *
- To wit, in manner following, that is to say:" ' Again, Mr. Micawber had a relish in this formal piling up of words, which, however ludicrously displayed in his case, was, I must say, not at all peculiar to him.†
Chpt 52-54
Definition:
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(ludicrous) absurd in an amusing way