used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
AncientsnounUS /ˈeɪntʃənts/
people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
ClassesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
defectiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfektɪv/
having a defect
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
deitiesnounUS /ˈdiːətiz/
plural of “deity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
disparagementnoun
a communication that belittles somebody or something
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
DistinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
drolladjectiveUS /droʊl/
comical in an odd or whimsical manner
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
one or the other of two
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
any strong feeling
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
gambols
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From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
grottoes
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From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
implyingverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
innocuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɑːkjuːəs/
not injurious to physical or mental health
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
laudation
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From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
the sound of laughing
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
the sound of laughing
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
ludus
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From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
NomenclaturenounUS /ˈnoʊmənkleɪtʃər/
a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
something you have to do
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
many times at short intervals
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
rideo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
express in words
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To say "I do not see any fun in it," is different from saying "I do not see any fun in him," and a man may be called funny, either in laudation or disparagement.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
sylvannounUS /ˈsɪlvən/
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
which person or people
From this reading First, we have those which imply that we are regarding something external, awakening laughter as the _ludicrous_ from _ludus_, a game, especially pointing to antics and gambols; the _ridiculous_ from _rideo_ to laugh, referring to that which occasions a demonstrative movement in the muscles of the countenance--implying a strong emotion, often of contempt, and generally applied to persons, as the ludicrous is to circumstances; the _grotesque_ referring to strangeness in form, such as is seen in fantastic _grottoes_, or in the quaint figures of sylvan deities which the Ancients placed in them, and the _absurd_, properly referring to acts of people who are defective in faculties.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The subject of which we have been treating in these volumes will suggest to us the logical distinctions to be drawn between three classes of words.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Nomenclature--Three Classes of Words--Distinction between Wit and Humour--Wit sometimes dangerous, generally innocuous.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The ludicrous is often used in philosophical works to signify a feeling, and our second class will contain words which may refer either to something external or to the mind, such as _droll_, (from the German) _comical_, _amusing_, and _funny_.
