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iron·ic
\(ˈ)ī|ränik, -nēk sometimes ə̇ˈr-\ adjective
or iron·i·cal \-nə̇kəl, -nēk-\
Etymology: Late Latin ironicus, from Greek eirōnikos dissembling, from eirōneia dissimulation + -ikos -ic, -ical — more at irony
1. : of or relating to irony : containing, expressing, or constituting irony
< an ironic remark >
< it was ironic that he should enter then >
2. : addicted to the use of irony : given to irony
< a very ironic man >
3. obsolete : dissembling, pretended
Synonyms: see sarcastic |