ironic

[ahy-ron-ik] / aɪˈrɒn ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

sarcastic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrogant caustic incongruous mocking paradoxical ridiculous sardonic satiric satirical twisted unexpected wry

WEAK

acrid alert backbiting biting bitter burlesque chaffing clever contemptuous contradictory critical cutting cynical defiant derisive disparaging double-edged exaggerated implausible incisive ironical jibing keen mordant pungent quick-witted scathing scoffing sharp sneering spicy trenchant uncomplimentary witty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

straight

WEAK

sincere

Example Sentences

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He preserves an ironic detachment, refusing to take sides between the colonial French forces and the Communists fighting to take control of the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Casual investors tend to focus on earnings and are often less familiar with free cash flow, which is ironic.

From Barron's

So when he duly exclaims “I’ve got it all,” you can practically hear the anvil of ironic doom shifting into position above his head.

From The Wall Street Journal

It seems decreasingly ironic the more we hear it.

From The Wall Street Journal

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