ironic

[ ahy-ron-ik ]

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adjective

using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; containing or exemplifying irony: an ironic novel; an ironic remark.
of, relating to, or tending to use irony or mockery; ironical.

coincidental; unexpected: It was ironic that I was seated next to my ex-husband at the dinner.

Origin of ironic

First recorded in 1620–30; from Late Latin īrōnicus, from Greek eirōnikós “dissembling, insincere;” see irony¹, -ic

Other words from ironic

non·i·ron·ic, adjective
sem·i-i·ron·ic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for ironic

ironic

ironical

/ (aɪˈrɒnɪk) /

adjective

of, characterized by, or using irony

Derived forms of ironic

ironicalness, noun

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