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Italian

assurdamente

/assurdaˈmente/adverbC1
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Meaning

absurdly

  • in an unreasonable, irrational, or senseless way
  • to an absurd or ridiculous extent

In a sentence

I prezzi degli appartamenti in centro sono aumentati assurdamente nell'ultimo anno.

Apartment prices in the city centre have increased absurdly over the last year.

Perché ti comporti assurdamente proprio quando dovresti dimostrare maggiore prudenza?

Why are you acting absurdly right when you should show more caution?

Non possiamo pretendere assurdamente che tutti accettino una proposta così svantaggiosa.

We cannot absurdly expect everyone to accept such an unfavourable proposal.

Usage notes

  • Formed from 'assurdo'; used to express disbelief, irritation, or dramatic emphasis.

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