Selected winners at the 76th annual Academy Awards: Best Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Directing: Peter Jackson - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Actor in a Leading Role: Sean Penn - Mystic River Actress in a Leading Role: Charlize Theron - Monster
Ridiculous - Juxtaposition with the sublime. 1  The ridiculous is sometimes contrasted to the sublime where something with one quality is thought of as approaching, or likely to change to, the other.
ad absurdum in Culture Expand. ad absurdum [(ad uhb-sur-duhm)] An argument whereby one seeks to prove one's position by pointing out the absurdity or foolishness of an opponent's position. Also, an argument carried to such lengths that it becomes silly or ridiculous. From Latin, meaning âto absurdity.â.