The difference between Funny and Ridiculous

When used as adjectives, funny means amusing, whereas ridiculous means deserving of ridicule.

Funny is also noun with the meaning: a joke.

Funny is also adverb with the meaning: in an unusual manner.

check bellow for the other definitions of Funny and Ridiculous

  1. Funny as an adjective:

    Amusing; humorous; comical.

    Examples:

    "When I went to the circus, I only found the clowns funny. "

  2. Funny as an adjective:

    Strange or unusual, often implying unpleasant.

    Examples:

    "The milk smelt funny so I poured it away."

    "I've got a funny feeling that this isn't going to work."

  3. Funny as an adjective (UK, informal):

    Showing unexpected resentment.

  1. Funny as a noun (humorous):

    A joke.

  2. Funny as a noun (humorous):

    A comic strip.

  1. Funny as an adverb (nonstandard):

    In an unusual manner; strangely.

  1. Funny as a noun (British):

    A narrow clinker-built boat for sculling.

  1. Ridiculous as an adjective:

    Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.

    Examples:

    "That hairstyle looks ridiculous."

    "It's ridiculous to charge so much for a little souvenir."

    "You make ridiculous statements a lot, like saying that UFOs are real."

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