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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Motivational and ironic videos feature the phrase, which has been searched for online more this year than ever before, according to Google.

From BBC

Along the way, we are treated to the author’s ironic wit and the delightful spectacle of Josie schooling her partner in the social graces he endearingly lacks.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Christmas” is an endearing and ironic portrait of December in America.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said it will be "massively disappointing" and "hugely ironic" if the report is used "as an excuse for political parties just to take a pop at each other again, this is about proper learning".

From BBC

The title does not appear to be ironic.

From Los Angeles Times

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