Ironic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Humorously sarcastic or mocking; "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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Examples
- The fire station caught on fire, which was ironic considering their slogan was "We're always ready to respond."
- He said "What a beautiful day!" as the rain poured down, his ironic tone not lost on anyone.
- The comedian's ironic remark about the audience's fashion sense was met with a mix of laughter and nervous glances.
- The novel's ironic portrayal of a utopian society was a commentary on the flaws of human nature.
- She raised an eyebrow and gave a wry, ironic smile when her friend claimed to be a "morning person" after sleeping in until noon.
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Meaning 2
Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is; "madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker"; "it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely".
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