Of language, style, manner of expression, etc.: of the nature of, containing, or characterized by irony (irony, n. 1a); = ironic, adj. 1a.
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释义 | the mind > mental capacity > understanding > intelligence, cleverness > wit, wittiness > wit with words > irony > [adjective] (8) ironical1536 Of language, style, manner of expression, etc.: of the nature of, containing, or characterized by irony (irony, n. 1a); = ironic, adj. 1a. ironized1596 That is employed ironically; imbued with irony; ironic. ironic1614 Of language, style, manner of expression, etc.: of the nature of, containing, or characterized by irony (irony, n. 1a); = ironical, adj. 1. wry1928 Dryly or obliquely humorous; sardonic, ironic. tongue-in-cheek1933 Ironic, slyly humorous; not meant to be taken seriously. Also tongue-in-the-cheek n. Subcategories:— addicted to irony (2) — used or spoken ironically (1) |
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