Definition
Meaning of 'ironic'
Meaning of 'ironic' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Ironic 
[ a.]
- Ironical. [ a.]Meaning of 'ironic' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. ironic [ s]
[ s]Meaning (1):
- humorously sarcastic or mocking
- humorously sarcastic or mocking
Example in sentence:
- an ironic novel;
- an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely;
- an ironical smile;
- dry humor;
- with a wry Scottish wit
Meaning (2):
- characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
- characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
Example in sentence:
- it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely;
- madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker
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