English to Russian Meaning of preposterous - нелепый

Preposterous :

нелепый

adjective

ошибочный, неправильно, нелепый, неладно, иллюзорный, невозможно, невероятный, смешной, непостижимый, неправдоподобно, непоследовательный, несоответствующий, несовместимый, иррациональный, бессвязный, неизвестный, невероятно, странный, неожиданный, случайный, ненужный

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Definitions of preposterous in English

Adjective(1) so unreasonable as to invite derision

Examples of preposterous in English

(1) It uses preposterous science fiction to delve into deeper human emotions than the usual fluff with which we are served each spring.(2) It is surely preposterous that modern civilisation as we know it would not only collapse but also leave no reliable account of its fate.(3) I believe these authorities to be wasting your time and taxes on this utterly preposterous project.(4) The notion that any club is owed a living by its league is utterly arrogant and preposterous .(5) Some may consider it all irresistibly smart, rather than merely preposterous and precocious in equal measure.(6) Even a sensible idea or a fine principle is exaggerated to the point that it becomes preposterous and untenable.(7) I don't know about you, but I happen to think that this defense is preposterous .(8) It is extraordinary that such self-evidently preposterous claims can be taken seriously by anybody.(9) The only reason the idea seems so preposterous is because we refuse to live like them.(10) Because we so value liberty, most Americans would find this view utterly preposterous .(11) Claims that the club is attempting to make ├ö├ç├┐a fast buck├ö├ç├û are simply preposterous .(12) Various reasons had been given, all of them preposterous , he said.(13) Their position is so utterly preposterous it could be construed as libel.(14) Among the other preposterous suggestions was the idea of building a structure a mile high.(15) It's an indulgent fantasy, saved by Chow's precise comic timing and the preposterous action sequences.(16) Those three people couldn't have acted in a more absurd and preposterous manner if they had been real actors in a real theatre.

(1) preposition of place ::

предлог места

Synonyms

Adjective

1. absurd ::

абсурд

2. ridiculous ::

смешной

3. foolish ::

глупый

4. stupid ::

глупый

5. ludicrous ::

смехотворный

6. farcical ::

смехотворный

7. laughable ::

смехотворный

8. comical ::

комичный

9. risible ::

смешливый

10. nonsensical ::

бессмысленный

11. senseless ::

бессмысленный

12. insane ::

ненормальный

13. outrageous ::

возмутительный

14. monstrous ::

чудовищный

15. crazy ::

псих

Antonyms

1. realistic ::

реалистический

2. reasonable ::

разумный

Different Forms

preposterous, preposterously

Word Example from TV Shows

No! That is PREPOSTEROUS.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 20

This is PREPOSTEROUS!

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 16

This is more like Little House on the Preposterous.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 4

This insistence on hand-holding is PREPOSTEROUS.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 2

Oh, PREPOSTEROUS. I have been solely responsible...

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 9

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