ironic

adjective

(of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

(of a statement, action, etc.) Done in an insincere and mocking manner; satirical.

(preceded with "being") Acting in an unserious and teasing manner.

(proscribed) Odd or coincidental; strange.

Roots

eironeiairon- · Greek · feigned ignorance

Synonyms for ironic

wryadj sarcasticadj sardonicadj satiricadj paradoxicaladj cynicaladj oxymoronicadj

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Where does ironic come from?

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