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Ironic definition: using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; containing or exemplifying irony. See examples of IRONIC used in a sentence.
Check pronunciation: ironic. Definition of ironic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
plural ironies. Synonyms of irony. 1. a. : the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning. b. : a usually humorous or sardonic literary style or form characterized by irony. c. : an ironic expression or utterance.
saying something that you do not mean, as a joke: ironic comments. ironic adjective (SITUATION) An ironic situation is strange because it is the opposite of what you expected: [ + that ] It's ironic that she was hurt by the very person she's trying to help. ironically. adverb.
2 days ago · ironic in American English. (aɪˈrɑnɪk ) adjective. 1. meaning the contrary of what is expressed. 2. using, or given to the use of, irony. 3. having the quality of irony; directly opposite to what is or might be expected.
Definition of ironic. as in acidic. marked by an often negative or mocking form of wit in which words are used to express something different to their literal meaning a book written in an ironic style an ironic sense of humor. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. acidic. cynical. acid. wry. satirical. poignant. dry. sarcastic. satiric. sardonic.
4 days ago · (Of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony . It's somewhat ironic to have a wave of smog right on Earth Day. ( proscribed) Odd or coincidental; strange. It's ironic that we are eating a sandwich in Sandwich, Massachusetts. (preceded with "being") Acting in an unserious and teasing manner.
