ironical

[ ahy-ron-i-kuhl ]

/ aɪˈrɒn ɪ kəl /

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adjective

pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting, or characterized by irony or mockery: an ironical compliment; an ironical smile.

using or prone to irony: an ironical speaker.

Origin of ironical

First recorded in 1570–80; ironic + -al¹

SYNONYMS FOR ironical

1, 2 sarcastic, sardonic.

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OTHER WORDS FROM ironical

i·ron·i·cal·ly, adverb i·ron·i·cal·ness, noun non·i·ron·i·cal, adjective non·i·ron·i·cal·ly, adverb

non·i·ron·i·cal·ness, noun sem·i-i·ron·i·cal, adjective sem·i-i·ron·i·cal·ly, adverb un·i·ron·i·cal, adjective un·i·ron·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby ironical

irone, ironer, ironfisted, ironhanded, ironic, ironical, ironically, ironing, ironing board, ironist, ironize

Example sentences from the Web for ironically

Ironically, the play deals with the ‘management’ of information by the Establishment.

Harry’s Daddy, and Diana’s ‘Murder’: Royal Rumors In a New Play |Tom Sykes |January 4, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Ironically, this is the one precept on which liberals and conservatives agree.

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Ironically, unlike Dukakis and apparently Paul, Bill Clinton and Al Gore had each “read the memo” back in the day.

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Ironically, as pope, his championing of the poor has given Liberation Theology a new lease on life.

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Ironically, there are parts of it that I think the North Koreans will love, but other parts they are going to really hate.

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"Our Cicero puts up with that, and asks no questions about the capital," says Cicero, ironically.

The Life of Cicero |Anthony Trollope
"There was" said Malcourt; and ironically condoled with him as Portlaw accomplished a little slam in hearts.

The Firing Line |Robert W. Chambers
And, ironically enough, it occurred to no one to ask about the water supply.

Land of the Burnt Thigh |Edith Eudora Kohl
“There is your lake,” said Leighton ironically to Miranda, who shrugged his shoulders in reply.

The Gilded Man |Clifford Smyth
"Don't propose at all, my lad," replied Jim, ironically—he did not like Robert.

Aaron's Rod |D. H. Lawrence

British Dictionary definitions for ironically

ironically

/ (aɪˈrɒnɪkəlɪ) /

adverb

(sentence modifier) it is ironic that ironically, McCoist has never scored against Rangers

in an ironic manner I laughed ironically

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ironical

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