ironic
[ ahy-ron-ik ]
/ aɪˈrɒn ɪk /
adjective
using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; containing or exemplifying irony: an ironic novel; an ironic remark.
of, relating to, or tending to use irony or mockery; ironical.
coincidental; unexpected: It was ironic that I was seated next to my ex-husband at the dinner.
Origin of ironic
OTHER WORDS FROM ironic
non·i·ron·ic, adjective sem·i-i·ron·ic, adjectiveWords nearby ironic
irondequoit,
irone,
ironer,
ironfisted,
ironhanded,
ironic,
ironical,
ironically,
ironing,
ironing board,
ironist
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British Dictionary definitions for ironic
ironic
ironical
/ (aɪˈrɒnɪk) /
adjective
of, characterized by, or using irony