Absurdly

/əbˈsɜɹdli/ adverb

In a way that is completely ridiculous, unreasonable, or contrary to logic and common sense.

From Latin 'absurdus,' meaning 'out of harmony' or 'discordant,' from 'ab-' (away from) and 'surdus' (deaf, dumb). The musical metaphor of being 'out of tune' evolved into meaning illogical or silly.

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