ironic
adjective
using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; containing or exemplifying irony.
nonironic
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a word derived from
ironic.
Example Sentences
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Most people are not comfortable with material that comes across as vitriolic, raging, nonironic hatred.
From Slate ● Nov. 11, 2021
These repeated injections of darkness drive some readers away, as does Mr. Stanford’s pelting, nonironic stream-of-consciousness style.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2015
In a completely nonironic way, it means more than anything else.
From The Guardian ● May 21, 2010
I received the first nonironic "You go, girl!" of my life, and so I went, on bended knee.
From Time Magazine Archive
