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Meaning of "preposterously" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PREPOSTEROUSLY

preposterously  [prɪˈpɒstərəslɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PREPOSTEROUSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Preposterously is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES PREPOSTEROUSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of preposterously in the English dictionary

The first definition of preposterously in the dictionary is to a very great extent or degree. Other definition of preposterously is in a preposterous manner. Preposterously is also you use preposterously to qualify a statement that you think is absurd or ridiculous.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PREPOSTEROUSLY


adulterously
əˈdʌltərəslɪ
blusterously
ˈblʌstərəslɪ
boisterously
ˈbɔɪstərəslɪ
dangerously
ˈdeɪndʒərəslɪ
flatterously
ˈflætərəslɪ
generously
ˈdʒɛnərəslɪ
glamorously
ˈɡlæmərəslɪ
humorously
ˈhjuːmərəslɪ
murderously
ˈmɜːdərəslɪ
numerously
ˈnjuːmərəslɪ
prosperously
ˈprɒspərəslɪ
rapturously
ˈræptʃərəslɪ
rigorously
ˈrɪɡərəslɪ
roisterously
ˈrɔɪstərəslɪ
slaughterously
ˈslɔːtərəslɪ
stertorously
ˈstɜːtərəslɪ
traitorously
ˈtreɪtərəslɪ
treacherously
ˈtretʃərəslɪ
ungenerously
ʌnˈdʒɛnərəslɪ
vigorously
ˈvɪɡərəslɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PREPOSTEROUSLY

prepose
preposition
prepositional
prepositional phrase
prepositionally
prepositive
prepositively
prepositor
prepossess
prepossessing
prepossessingly
prepossessingness
prepossession
preposterous
preposterousness
prepostor
prepotence
prepotency
prepotent
prepotently

WORDS THAT END LIKE PREPOSTEROUSLY

anonymously
cautiously
consciously
continuously
curiously
deliciously
deviously
enormously
famously
graciously
hilariously
meticulously
obviously
outrageously
previously
ridiculously
seriously
simultaneously
spontaneously
tremendously
unanimously

Synonyms and antonyms of preposterously in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «preposterously» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PREPOSTEROUSLY

Find out the translation of preposterously to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of preposterously from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «preposterously» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

荒谬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

absurdamente
570 millions of speakers

English

preposterously
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विचलित कर देने वाली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غير معقول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

безбожно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

preposterously
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অসংগতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

absurdement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dengan tidak masuk akal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

grotesk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ばかげて
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

preposterously
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Preposterously
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

preposterously
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அயோக்கியத்தனமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विसंगतपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

preposterously
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

assurdamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niedorzecznie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безбожно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scandalos
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

preposterously
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

preposterously
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

preposterously
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

preposterously
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of preposterously

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PREPOSTEROUSLY»

The term «preposterously» is normally little used and occupies the 109.532 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PREPOSTEROUSLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about preposterously

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QUOTES WITH «PREPOSTEROUSLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word preposterously.
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Stephen Hopkins
I have an adult emotional life and an editing system inside me which prevents me from being preposterously stupid.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PREPOSTEROUSLY»

Discover the use of preposterously in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to preposterously and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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From Monkeys to Men and Back: A Preposterously Essential ...
This book offers a humorous and yes, sometimes downright silly, yet informative view of the evolution theory, a theory that can't explain even the most basic questions, such as how lifeless matter came to life.
Alvin Allison, 2008
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The Plays and Poems of William Shakespeare: Measure for ...
For. nature. so. preposterously. to. err,. Being. not. deficient,. blind,. or. lame. of. sense. °,. Sans. witchcraft. could. not. *. has ridiculed this circumstance as unbecoming (both for its weakness and superstition,) the gravity of the accuser, and the ...
William Shakespeare, James Boswell, Richard Farmer, 1821
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The Plays and Poems of William Shakspeare
For nature so preposterously to err, Being not deficient, blind, or lame of sense °, Sans witchcraft could not 1 has ridiculed this circumstance as unbecoming (both for its weakness and superstition,) the gravity of the accuser, and the dignity of ...
William Shakespeare, James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, 1821
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Journal of Proceedings
It may be said in opposition to this, that it is folly to suppose that Mr. B. would bid 50 cents per 100 documents, the items being so preposterously low as to preclude the idea. When we take into consideration that the word " document" means ...
Wisconsin. Legislature. Senate, 1856
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TRUTH AT TWILIGHT
He shook his vacuous head preposterously. 'I think you are sick.' He shook his head preposterously again. He placed his both hands on his shoulders having put the bicycle on its sidestand. 'You are weak friend. You need rest. You are weak ...
OLUBOWALE JOHNSON, 2014
6
Mind, Matter, and Method
They are instances of the numerous class of theories which are so preposterously silly that only very learned men could have thought of them" (ibid.) . Aristotle was a very learned man. And some of his theories may even deserve to be called ...
Paul Feyerabend, Grover Maxwell, 1966
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The Bondage of the Will
All these expressions (you say) are made use of preposterously if there be not a " Free-will" in man unto good"— I answer: And you, friend Diatribe, preposterously enough also conclude from these expressions the freedom of the will. You set ...
Martin Luther, 2010
8
Delicious Panini Cookbook: 50 Quick, Easy and Delicious ...
Preposterously. Paradisiacal. Panini. Servings: 4 Ingredients: Standard Ingredients 1 loaf ciabatta 4 tablespoonsfreshbasilpesto(I highlyrecommend Kittencal'sPerfect Pesto) 4 slices smoked provolone cheese 1 bunch arugula 12 slices ...
Patricia Coleman, 2012
9
Shakespeare from the Margins: Language, Culture, Context
Henry V, finally, preposterously recalls the dramatically earlier Richard III, in the " crooked figure" of its prologue (15), in the Quarto's "a straight back will grow crooked" (F, "stooped"), and in the sense of the aborted or unfinished in Fluellen's  ...
Patricia A. Parker, 1996
10
The Plays of William Shakespeare
... thee so preposterously, H'ath got the voice in hell for excellence: And other devils, that suggest by treasons, Do botch and bungle up damnation With patches, colours, and with forms being fetch 'd From glistering semblances of piety; But he, ...
William Shakespeare, George Steevens, Nicholas Rowe, 1803

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PREPOSTEROUSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term preposterously is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Steven Bochco Lists Hawaiian Hideaway
... the prestigious “Bluffs” section of the swanky and semi-remote Mauna Kea Resort community along the preposterously scenic Kohala Coast, ... «Variety, Jul 15»
2
For Transgender Americans, Legal Battles Over Restrooms
... Pennsylvania ruled against a student who was expelled from the University of Pittsburgh for using the men's room, preposterously concluding ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
3
The Drinking Age Should Be Lowered, Fast
It's a way to get around the preposterously high drinking age. Getting around this law will consume a major part of the energy and creativity of ... «Newsweek, Jul 15»
4
Wasted Time
... the tab); restore Greek dignity, ending the “humanitarian crisis” and get Germany to stump up a preposterously large sum in war reparations. «DailyForex.com, Jul 15»
5
Ever Wanted to Murder Mario? Now You Can With 'Kill The Plumber'
The main character of the game looks preposterously similar to Mario, let alone its graphic world design that so much resembles the one we ... «International Business Times, India Edition, Jul 15»
6
Antonio Brown owns a Steelers-themed Rolls Royce Phantom
Brown's Phantom features a yellow stripe down the center and even his signature blown up preposterously large on the side. If anything could ... «SI.com, Jul 15»
7
Hillary Clinton's latest e-mail mess
And whether her goal was to thumb her nose at calls for transparency or, as she preposterously claims, for mere convenience, her private ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
8
Use Uber for Freedom
Most preposterously, de Blasio and other city officials have claimed that Uber's rapid growth is slowing down traffic in Manhattan—as if that ... «Barron's, Jul 15»
9
Hulk Hogan Fired From WWE Over Racist Comments, Read Them …
There's no backing down from preposterously hateful language and viewpoints like that, especially when he refers to himself as racist twice in ... «Cinema Blend, Jul 15»
10
Review: 'Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation' Starring Tom Cruise …
... McQuarrie slam dunks the execution of what is really a preposterously written movie (even for the preposterous 'Mission: Impossible' series). «Indie Wire, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Preposterously [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/preposterously>. May 2024 ».
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