ironic

Example Sentences

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For millennials and Gen Z readers who worship collectibles like Labubus, friendship bracelets and butterfly hair clips, it’s natural that art direction would follow suit — sometimes with an ironic twist.

From Los Angeles Times

As Mr. McGurn observes, it’s ironic that Pope Leo, previously an Augustinian friar, disregards the seminal work on just-war philosophy by his order’s namesake.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is perhaps ironic that Sutton and Scholes have criticised Arsenal's style of play given they played for the two title-winning sides that previously relied most on set pieces to score.

From BBC

It was ironic he told media on Tuesday he "wanted to keep the fans happy and proud".

From BBC

As characters, they may be flamboyant and/or ironic in a way often denied to the central investigators, whom they are likely to find a little irritating.

From Los Angeles Times