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ironic
What does ironic mean?
ironic (adjective): humorously sarcastic or mocking.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use ironic in a sentence?
- An ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- An ironic novel. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce ironic?
/aɪˈɹɑnɪk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does ironic come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin īrōnicus, from Ancient Greek εἰρωνικός (eirōnikós).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to ironic
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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excellent, exciting, remarkable
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unfavorable; negative; not good
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humorously sarcastic or mocking
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fit or ready for use or service
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