American English pronunciation
How to pronounce ironic
IPA transcription: [aɪ'ɹɑnɪk]
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Adjective
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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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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”
Usage examples
- Ironically, you just gave me the perfect alibi.
- Ironically, you just gave me the perfect alibi.
- How ironic, Kathleen.
- Ironically, you just gave me the perfect alibi.
- Ironically, the community of Island Falls closed down that year.
- Ironically, you just gave me the perfect alibi.
- Ironically, Polk's actions were not directed by the Confederate government.
- Ironically, you just gave me the perfect alibi.
- They also share the dry ironic humour which is borne out of this.
- In an ironic twist, Burton taped a recycling field trip for YouTube.