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ironical

/aI/'r/A/n/I/k/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to irony; containing, expressing, or characterized by, irony; as, an <i>ironical</i> remark.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

    adj.all

    Examples
    It was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. humorously sarcastic or mocking

    adj.all

    Examples
    An ironical smile.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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