ironic
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English
Pronunciation
- IPA /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/
Adjective
ironic adjective
- Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
- Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
- Contrary or opposite to what may be expected.“It's ironic to have a blizzard in the middle of the summer.”
- Odd or coincidental; strange.“It's ironic that we are eating a sandwich in Sandwich, Massachusetts.”
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Synonyms
ironicalhumouroushumorousincongruouswrydryironicallysarcasticludicroussatiricalfunnyabsurdcynicalsurprisingpuzzlingcynic