In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
IRONIC
ironic, ironical
(adjective) 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”
dry, ironic, ironical, wry
(adjective) 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”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ironic (comparative more ironic, superlative most ironic)
Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
Contrary or opposite to what may be expected.
(proscribed) Odd or coincidental; strange.
Usage notes
Some writers complain about an overuse of the word ironic to extend to situations which are remarkable for reasons other than irony - perhaps just coincidental or merely odd.
Synonyms
• ironical
Anagrams
• Cirino, oniric
Source: Wiktionary
I*ron"ic, a.
Definition: Ironical. Sir T. Herbert.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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