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ironic

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  • IPA /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/

Adjective

ironic adjective

  1. Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
  2. Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
  3. Contrary or opposite to what may be expected.“It's ironic to have a blizzard in the middle of the summer.”
  4. Odd or coincidental; strange.“It's ironic that we are eating a sandwich in Sandwich, Massachusetts.”

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