absurdly great

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "absurdly great" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is exceptionally good or impressive, often in a surprising or exaggerated way. Example: "The concert last night was absurdly great; I couldn't believe how talented the musicians were."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

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When I think of the thousands of children sweating at their desks last weekend -- and let's hope they didn't let any droplets get onto the answer key -- I can't help wondering at the absurdly great weight accorded to this test.

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

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Crunchy Logistics seems to have a thing for creating absurdly big touchscreens, a great example of which is the conference table-sized display they showed off last month.

TechCrunch

Wittgenstein's reply is said to have been the laconic but absurdly cheerful: "Great!

The Guardian - Lifestyle

In short, $1 million is a great deal of money, yet it is not so absurdly large a sum as to be beyond the comprehension — and, perhaps, the aspirations — of many people.

The New York Times

Absurdly large mortgage?

The New York Times

Lesson 1 - Take on absurdly big challenges.

Huffington Post

After a pre-Christmas week full of massive backlash for caving to a vague and unsubstantiated threat by hackers supposedly from North Korea, Sony has reversed course and decided it will allow The Interview to be shown after all – thus all but ending what Senator John McCain absurdly called "the greatest blow to free speech that I've seen in my lifetime probably".

The Guardian - Opinion

I am in Los Angeles for a series of concerts conducted by the great (and still absurdly young) man, and we will meet.

The Guardian - Music

I had worried, absurdly in retrospect, that the Great Pyramid might be a letdown, one of those "smaller than you expect" attractions, such as Stonehenge and the Statue of Liberty.

The Guardian - Travel

Pro Wrestling's Greatest Secrets, which absurdly showed wrestling techniques performed by goofy masked wrestlers and a poorly disguised Harley Race.

Vice

In a recent Newsweek cover story pegged to the Tiger Woods scandal, Neal Gabler, the author of "Life: the Movie: How Entertainment Conquered Reality," absurdly asserts that celebrity is "the great new art form of the 21st century".

The New York Times - Books

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "absurdly great" to emphasize a surprising or unexpected level of excellence. It works well when you want to express a sense of delighted exaggeration.

Common error

Avoid using "absurdly great" too frequently, as it can lose its impact. Reserve it for situations where the level of greatness truly warrants the exaggerated tone. Use "exceptionally fantastic" or "ridiculously amazing" for similar situations

Linguistic Context

The phrase "absurdly great" functions as an intensifier plus adjective, where "absurdly" modifies the adjective "great". According to Ludwig AI, this phrase is usable in written English, indicating acceptability.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

100%

Less common in

Science

0%

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "absurdly great" is a grammatically sound and expressive phrase used to emphasize an unexpected or surprisingly high level of excellence. Ludwig AI confirms its usability in written English. While suitable for a range of contexts, it's particularly effective in scenarios where a touch of delighted exaggeration is desired. Consider the context and audience to ensure the tone is appropriate, and avoid overuse to maintain its impact. While found mostly in News & Media, remember that related phrases such as "ridiculously amazing" or "exceptionally fantastic" may be more appropriate.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

ridiculously amazing

Replaces "great" with "amazing" and "absurdly" with "ridiculously", suggesting astonishment at how good something is.

exceptionally fantastic

Substitutes both words with near synonyms, highlighting that something is unusually good.

unbelievably wonderful

Emphasizes the surprising and delightful nature of something.

incredibly outstanding

Replaces "great" with "outstanding" implying a thing stands far above the norm.

preposterously excellent

Uses "preposterously" to emphasize the unexpected or exaggerated degree of excellence.

remarkably superb

Indicates something is strikingly high in quality.

wildly impressive

Replaces "great" with "impressive", underscoring its impact and scale.

ludicrously brilliant

Similar in tone to "absurdly great", highlighting something shining to extreme levels.

exceedingly remarkable

Focuses on the noteworthy and unusual nature of something.

comically magnificent

Emphasizes the imposing and majestic nature of something in a comical way.

FAQs

How can I use "absurdly great" in a sentence?

You can use "absurdly great" to describe something surprisingly or unexpectedly excellent, such as "The concert was "absurdly great", exceeding all expectations".

What's a less formal way to say "absurdly great"?

Informally, you might say "ridiculously good" or "unbelievably awesome" to convey a similar meaning, depending on the context.

Is "absurdly great" always appropriate in formal writing?

While grammatically correct, "absurdly great" leans towards informal or expressive writing. For formal contexts, consider alternatives like "exceptionally excellent" or "remarkably outstanding".

What's the difference between "absurdly great" and "very great"?

"Absurdly great" implies a level of greatness that is almost unbelievable or exaggerated, adding a sense of surprise or delight. "Very great" is a simpler, more straightforward expression of high quality.