Can the word “preposterous” be used in a positive sense?
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The lexical meanings of the word "preposterous" convey a negative connotation. However, I found it being used in a positive sense in the following sentence:
Preposterous golf awaits in our new mobile game.
Am I wrong in my observation that the word "Preposterous" should not be used here?
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The lexical meanings of the word "preposterous" convey a negative connotation. However, I found it being used in a positive sense in the following sentence:
Preposterous golf awaits in our new mobile game.
Am I wrong in my observation that the word "Preposterous" should not be used here?
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If being being preposterous is a selling point then sure.
– Jim
2 days ago
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amazon.com/…
– Jim
2 days ago
What was that sentence supposed to mean anyway? Even otherwise than the adjective, the sentence doesn't seem to make much sense. Please cite the source.
– Kris
2 days ago
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Tesla advertises a ludicrous mode with very high acceleration. Preposterous mode may not be that far off.
– Global Charm
2 days ago
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Words only have meaning in context. The context here seems reasonable. Even if it wouldn't normally have the sense it does here, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be used.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
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The lexical meanings of the word "preposterous" convey a negative connotation. However, I found it being used in a positive sense in the following sentence:
Preposterous golf awaits in our new mobile game.
Am I wrong in my observation that the word "Preposterous" should not be used here?
word-usage
asked 2 days ago
seeeker
3013516
The lexical meanings of the word "preposterous" convey a negative connotation. However, I found it being used in a positive sense in the following sentence:
Preposterous golf awaits in our new mobile game.
Am I wrong in my observation that the word "Preposterous" should not be used here?
word-usage
word-usage
asked 2 days ago
seeeker
3013516
asked 2 days ago
seeeker
3013516
asked 2 days ago
seeeker
3013516
asked 2 days ago
seeeker
3013516
asked 2 days ago
seeeker
3013516
3013516
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If being being preposterous is a selling point then sure.
– Jim
2 days ago
1
amazon.com/…
– Jim
2 days ago
What was that sentence supposed to mean anyway? Even otherwise than the adjective, the sentence doesn't seem to make much sense. Please cite the source.
– Kris
2 days ago
1
Tesla advertises a ludicrous mode with very high acceleration. Preposterous mode may not be that far off.
– Global Charm
2 days ago
1
Words only have meaning in context. The context here seems reasonable. Even if it wouldn't normally have the sense it does here, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be used.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
add a comment |
1
If being being preposterous is a selling point then sure.
– Jim
2 days ago
1
amazon.com/…
– Jim
2 days ago
What was that sentence supposed to mean anyway? Even otherwise than the adjective, the sentence doesn't seem to make much sense. Please cite the source.
– Kris
2 days ago
1
Tesla advertises a ludicrous mode with very high acceleration. Preposterous mode may not be that far off.
– Global Charm
2 days ago
1
Words only have meaning in context. The context here seems reasonable. Even if it wouldn't normally have the sense it does here, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be used.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
1
1
If being being preposterous is a selling point then sure.
– Jim
2 days ago
If being being preposterous is a selling point then sure.
– Jim
2 days ago
1
1
amazon.com/…
– Jim
2 days ago
amazon.com/…
– Jim
2 days ago
What was that sentence supposed to mean anyway? Even otherwise than the adjective, the sentence doesn't seem to make much sense. Please cite the source.
– Kris
2 days ago
What was that sentence supposed to mean anyway? Even otherwise than the adjective, the sentence doesn't seem to make much sense. Please cite the source.
– Kris
2 days ago
1
1
Tesla advertises a ludicrous mode with very high acceleration. Preposterous mode may not be that far off.
– Global Charm
2 days ago
Tesla advertises a ludicrous mode with very high acceleration. Preposterous mode may not be that far off.
– Global Charm
2 days ago
1
1
Words only have meaning in context. The context here seems reasonable. Even if it wouldn't normally have the sense it does here, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be used.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
Words only have meaning in context. The context here seems reasonable. Even if it wouldn't normally have the sense it does here, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be used.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
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If being being preposterous is a selling point then sure.
– Jim
2 days ago
1
amazon.com/…
– Jim
2 days ago
What was that sentence supposed to mean anyway? Even otherwise than the adjective, the sentence doesn't seem to make much sense. Please cite the source.
– Kris
2 days ago
1
Tesla advertises a ludicrous mode with very high acceleration. Preposterous mode may not be that far off.
– Global Charm
2 days ago
1
Words only have meaning in context. The context here seems reasonable. Even if it wouldn't normally have the sense it does here, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be used.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago