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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