ironic
Example Sentences
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It would be ironic indeed if the Metcalfe’s Law model were to help bitcoin come full circle to what its supporters originally intended it to be.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
How ironic that Hamilton should finish behind Antonelli - but what is going on with Ferrari?
From BBC • May 26, 2026
And if so, what does that mean for the future of ironic political commentary in the United States?
From Salon • May 19, 2026
I find it ironic when people say it’s wrong to try to change other people’s minds about religion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
She goes on: “How ironic that the person who taught me the importance of letting people know I appreciate them is embarrassed by my appreciation.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing ironic
The Giver
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This Week in Words: October 28 - November 2, 2018
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