absurdly C1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /æbˈsɝd.li/ UK /əbˈsɜːd.li/ See IPA manual Freq #40980 Meanings 1 adv in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree An absurdly rich young woman. 2 adv In an absurd fashion. He orated absurdly. 3 adv To an extreme degree. The critics were absurdly extravagant with their praise. Etymology From absurd + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # absurdly **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /æbˈsɝd.li/ **IPA (UK):** /əbˈsɜːd.li/ **Frequency rank:** 40980 ## Meanings 1. in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree 2. In an absurd fashion. 3. To an extreme degree. ## Examples - An absurdly rich young woman. - He orated absurdly. - The critics were absurdly extravagant with their praise. ## Etymology From absurd + -ly. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown