Definition of preposterous in English:

preposterous

adjective prɪˈpɒst(ə)rəsprəˈpɑst(ə)rəs

Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
反常的，乖戾的；荒谬的；愚蠢的
a preposterous suggestion
荒谬的建议。
Example sentencesExamples
- The notion that any club is owed a living by its league is utterly arrogant and preposterous.
- The only reason the idea seems so preposterous is because we refuse to live like them.
- I believe these authorities to be wasting your time and taxes on this utterly preposterous project.
- Their position is so utterly preposterous it could be construed as libel.
- My list of possibilities, like anyone else's, is utterly preposterous.
- Among the other preposterous suggestions was the idea of building a structure a mile high.
- Even a sensible idea or a fine principle is exaggerated to the point that it becomes preposterous and untenable.
- Because we so value liberty, most Americans would find this view utterly preposterous.
- Those three people couldn't have acted in a more absurd and preposterous manner if they had been real actors in a real theatre.
- Various reasons had been given, all of them preposterous, he said.
- So preposterous seemed the suggestion, a stifled laugh was as much as I could offer by way of a response.
- Claims that the club is attempting to make ‘a fast buck’ are simply preposterous.
- It uses preposterous science fiction to delve into deeper human emotions than the usual fluff with which we are served each spring.
- It is surely preposterous that modern civilisation as we know it would not only collapse but also leave no reliable account of its fate.
- I don't know about you, but I happen to think that this defense is preposterous.
- It is extraordinary that such self-evidently preposterous claims can be taken seriously by anybody.
- Some may consider it all irresistibly smart, rather than merely preposterous and precocious in equal measure.
- It's an indulgent fantasy, saved by Chow's precise comic timing and the preposterous action sequences.
Synonyms
absurd, ridiculous, foolish, stupid, ludicrous, farcical, laughable, comical, risible, hare-brained, asinine, inane, nonsensical, pointless, senseless, insane, unreasonable, irrational, illogical
outrageous, shocking, astonishing, monstrous, unbelievable, incredible, unthinkable
informal crazy

Derivatives

preposterously

adverb prɪˈpɒst(ə)rəsli

The idea is so preposterously stupid - and thoroughly executed - that it flips over into the realm of sheer genius.
Example sentencesExamples
- The preposterously implausible Moroccan tale is my all-time favourite.
- The preposterously high ceilings and dystopian CRT monitors peeking out from the walls with titillating images amplify the expensive atmosphere.
- What you might not expect is quite how preposterously far-fetched the final act is.
- ‘Glad to see you approve of my living quarters,’ Skerry says, holding a preposterously large, incredibly furry cat in her arms.

preposterousness

noun prɪˈpɒst(ə)rəsnəsprəˈpɑst(ə)rəsnəs

There is a preposterousness in the book and the script which distances the audience from both the storyline and the characters.
Example sentencesExamples
- The film revels in its preposterousness, and works for this very reason.
- The film's biggest problem is the preposterousness of the script, which throws one unbelievable scenario after another at the audience.
- April exclaimed, seeing the preposterousness of the situation.
- The preposterousness of this claim is boundless.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin praeposterus 'reversed, absurd' (from prae 'before' + posterus 'coming after') + -ous.

The Latin word praeposterus meant both ‘reversed, back to front’, and ‘absurd’, combining prae ‘before’ and posterus ‘coming after’. When the English word entered the language it had a pair of meanings that mirrored those in the Latin. One of these, ‘having last what should be first’, is very rare now. But the other, describing anything that seems contrary to reason or absurd, is still going strong.

Definition of preposterous in US English:

preposterous

adjectiveprəˈpäst(ə)rəsprəˈpɑst(ə)rəs

Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
反常的，乖戾的；荒谬的；愚蠢的
a preposterous suggestion
荒谬的建议。
Example sentencesExamples
- Various reasons had been given, all of them preposterous, he said.
- Because we so value liberty, most Americans would find this view utterly preposterous.
- I believe these authorities to be wasting your time and taxes on this utterly preposterous project.
- Among the other preposterous suggestions was the idea of building a structure a mile high.
- Some may consider it all irresistibly smart, rather than merely preposterous and precocious in equal measure.
- It is surely preposterous that modern civilisation as we know it would not only collapse but also leave no reliable account of its fate.
- It is extraordinary that such self-evidently preposterous claims can be taken seriously by anybody.
- I don't know about you, but I happen to think that this defense is preposterous.
- Those three people couldn't have acted in a more absurd and preposterous manner if they had been real actors in a real theatre.
- It's an indulgent fantasy, saved by Chow's precise comic timing and the preposterous action sequences.
- Even a sensible idea or a fine principle is exaggerated to the point that it becomes preposterous and untenable.
- Their position is so utterly preposterous it could be construed as libel.
- So preposterous seemed the suggestion, a stifled laugh was as much as I could offer by way of a response.
- The notion that any club is owed a living by its league is utterly arrogant and preposterous.
- The only reason the idea seems so preposterous is because we refuse to live like them.
- My list of possibilities, like anyone else's, is utterly preposterous.
- It uses preposterous science fiction to delve into deeper human emotions than the usual fluff with which we are served each spring.
- Claims that the club is attempting to make ‘a fast buck’ are simply preposterous.
Synonyms
absurd, ridiculous, foolish, stupid, ludicrous, farcical, laughable, comical, risible, hare-brained, asinine, inane, nonsensical, pointless, senseless, insane, unreasonable, irrational, illogical

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin praeposterus ‘reversed, absurd’ (from prae ‘before’ + posterus ‘coming after’) + -ous.

单词	preposterous
释义	Definition of preposterous in English: preposterous adjective prɪˈpɒst(ə)rəsprəˈpɑst(ə)rəs Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. 反常的，乖戾的；荒谬的；愚蠢的 a preposterous suggestion 荒谬的建议。 Example sentencesExamples The notion that any club is owed a living by its league is utterly arrogant and preposterous. The only reason the idea seems so preposterous is because we refuse to live like them. I believe these authorities to be wasting your time and taxes on this utterly preposterous project. Their position is so utterly preposterous it could be construed as libel. My list of possibilities, like anyone else's, is utterly preposterous. Among the other preposterous suggestions was the idea of building a structure a mile high. Even a sensible idea or a fine principle is exaggerated to the point that it becomes preposterous and untenable. Because we so value liberty, most Americans would find this view utterly preposterous. Those three people couldn't have acted in a more absurd and preposterous manner if they had been real actors in a real theatre. Various reasons had been given, all of them preposterous, he said. So preposterous seemed the suggestion, a stifled laugh was as much as I could offer by way of a response. Claims that the club is attempting to make ‘a fast buck’ are simply preposterous. It uses preposterous science fiction to delve into deeper human emotions than the usual fluff with which we are served each spring. It is surely preposterous that modern civilisation as we know it would not only collapse but also leave no reliable account of its fate. I don't know about you, but I happen to think that this defense is preposterous. It is extraordinary that such self-evidently preposterous claims can be taken seriously by anybody. Some may consider it all irresistibly smart, rather than merely preposterous and precocious in equal measure. It's an indulgent fantasy, saved by Chow's precise comic timing and the preposterous action sequences. Synonyms absurd, ridiculous, foolish, stupid, ludicrous, farcical, laughable, comical, risible, hare-brained, asinine, inane, nonsensical, pointless, senseless, insane, unreasonable, irrational, illogical outrageous, shocking, astonishing, monstrous, unbelievable, incredible, unthinkable informal crazy Derivatives preposterously adverb prɪˈpɒst(ə)rəsli The idea is so preposterously stupid - and thoroughly executed - that it flips over into the realm of sheer genius. Example sentencesExamples The preposterously implausible Moroccan tale is my all-time favourite. The preposterously high ceilings and dystopian CRT monitors peeking out from the walls with titillating images amplify the expensive atmosphere. What you might not expect is quite how preposterously far-fetched the final act is. ‘Glad to see you approve of my living quarters,’ Skerry says, holding a preposterously large, incredibly furry cat in her arms. preposterousness noun prɪˈpɒst(ə)rəsnəsprəˈpɑst(ə)rəsnəs There is a preposterousness in the book and the script which distances the audience from both the storyline and the characters. Example sentencesExamples The film revels in its preposterousness, and works for this very reason. The film's biggest problem is the preposterousness of the script, which throws one unbelievable scenario after another at the audience. April exclaimed, seeing the preposterousness of the situation. The preposterousness of this claim is boundless. Origin Mid 16th century: from Latin praeposterus 'reversed, absurd' (from prae 'before' + posterus 'coming after') + -ous. The Latin word praeposterus meant both ‘reversed, back to front’, and ‘absurd’, combining prae ‘before’ and posterus ‘coming after’. When the English word entered the language it had a pair of meanings that mirrored those in the Latin. One of these, ‘having last what should be first’, is very rare now. But the other, describing anything that seems contrary to reason or absurd, is still going strong. Definition of preposterous in US English: preposterous adjectiveprəˈpäst(ə)rəsprəˈpɑst(ə)rəs Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. 反常的，乖戾的；荒谬的；愚蠢的 a preposterous suggestion 荒谬的建议。 Example sentencesExamples Various reasons had been given, all of them preposterous, he said. Because we so value liberty, most Americans would find this view utterly preposterous. I believe these authorities to be wasting your time and taxes on this utterly preposterous project. Among the other preposterous suggestions was the idea of building a structure a mile high. Some may consider it all irresistibly smart, rather than merely preposterous and precocious in equal measure. It is surely preposterous that modern civilisation as we know it would not only collapse but also leave no reliable account of its fate. It is extraordinary that such self-evidently preposterous claims can be taken seriously by anybody. I don't know about you, but I happen to think that this defense is preposterous. Those three people couldn't have acted in a more absurd and preposterous manner if they had been real actors in a real theatre. It's an indulgent fantasy, saved by Chow's precise comic timing and the preposterous action sequences. Even a sensible idea or a fine principle is exaggerated to the point that it becomes preposterous and untenable. Their position is so utterly preposterous it could be construed as libel. So preposterous seemed the suggestion, a stifled laugh was as much as I could offer by way of a response. The notion that any club is owed a living by its league is utterly arrogant and preposterous. The only reason the idea seems so preposterous is because we refuse to live like them. My list of possibilities, like anyone else's, is utterly preposterous. It uses preposterous science fiction to delve into deeper human emotions than the usual fluff with which we are served each spring. Claims that the club is attempting to make ‘a fast buck’ are simply preposterous. Synonyms absurd, ridiculous, foolish, stupid, ludicrous, farcical, laughable, comical, risible, hare-brained, asinine, inane, nonsensical, pointless, senseless, insane, unreasonable, irrational, illogical Origin Mid 16th century: from Latin praeposterus ‘reversed, absurd’ (from prae ‘before’ + posterus ‘coming after’) + -ous.
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