English dictionary
ironic
adjectivePronunciation
aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
adjective
- humorously sarcastic or mocking
Example sentences
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