preposterously
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BBC Culture film reviewer Nicolas Barber described the space epic as "a mind-stretching sci-fi" that manages to be "zippily entertaining" throughout, while Empire called it "witty, wise and preposterously entertaining".
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
Their care was funded by great commercial wealth—among the most compelling characters here is the man whose bequest first financed the Innocenti: Francesco Datini, a preposterously wealthy, libidinous and melancholy-prone merchant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
Learning English from reruns of “Law & Order,” the being now called Harry will preposterously succeed in his masquerade, and in doing so, join a community that will ultimately improve him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2025
Sustaining a relationship with the world a show built is still possible; connecting with others over your shared love is preposterously easy.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2024
Instantly a preposterously deep, authoritative voice said, “Who is it?”
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
