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ironic
adjective
Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
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aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk
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adjective
Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
“Madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker”
adjective
Humorously sarcastic or mocking
“Dry humor”
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Madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker
It was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely
Dry humor
An ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely
An ironic novel
An ironical smile
With a wry Scottish wit
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