Synonyms & related words for preposterous

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of preposterous — including ludicrous, absurd, ridiculous, nonsensical, laughable, idiotic. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to preposterous

Explore words related to preposterous — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include preposterousness, derisory, laughableness, ludicrousness, illogical, ludicrously, farcical, risibly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for preposterous

Common synonyms for preposterous include ludicrous, absurd, ridiculous, nonsensical, laughable, idiotic, cockamamie, risible — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does preposterous come from?

The word preposterous breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pre-, from Latin prae (“before, in front”); and -poster, from Latin posterus (“coming after”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.