ironical
adjective
pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting, or characterized by irony or mockery: an ironical smile.
semi-ironical
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a word derived from
ironical.
Example Sentences
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We find in Charles’s verse much semi-ironical regret for other days, and resignation to growing infirmities.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 3 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
Then he discourses on the blessings of death; he begins in a semi-ironical vein, but soon, forgetful of his auditors, is borne away on the wings of ecstacy.
From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by A. H. (Arthur Henry) Bullen
We find in Charles's verse much semi-ironical regret for other days, and resignation to growing infirmities.
From Familiar Studies of Men and Books by Robert Louis Stevenson
He ended with a paragraph in which he forecast a future without such causes and without such effects; but Ricker would not let this pass, even in the semi-ironical temper Maxwell had given it.
From The Quality of Mercy by William Dean Howells
Sir John was wholly unable to understand the laugh and semi-ironical cheer which greeted his entrance to the smoking-room of the English Club on the following evening.
From Anna the Adventuress by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
