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ironic

UK
/aɪˈrɒnɪk/
US
/aɪˈrɑːnɪk/

Translations

ironicadjective
more ironic
Comp.
most ironic
Super.
UK
/aɪˈrɒnɪk/
US
/aɪˈrɑːnɪk/
It was ironic that the teacher who always emphasized punctuality was late to the meeting.
C’était ironique que le professeur qui insistait toujours sur la ponctualité soit en retard à la réunion.
Additional translations
sarcastiqueQuand l’idée d’ironie se rapproche de la moquerie ou d’un ton mordant.
Synonyms
dry
sardonic
mocking
satirical
wry
paradoxical
sarcastic
Antonyms
sincere
straightforward

Definitions

ironicadjective
Using words to express something other than and especially the opposite of their literal meaning, often for humorous or emphatic effect.
"Lovely weather," he said in an ironic tone as hail battered the roof.
Happening in a way contrary to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this.
It was ironic that the teacher who always emphasized punctuality was late to the meeting.
Displaying or characterized by irony or mockery in manner or attitude; sarcastic.
She gave him an ironic smile before turning away.
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