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View usage for: (aɪrɒnɪk) or ironical (aɪrɒnɪkəl) 1. adjectiveWhen you make an ironic remark, you say something that you do not mean, as a joke. At the most solemn moments he will flash a mocking smile or make an ironic remark. People used to call me Mr Popularity at high school, but they were being ironic. Synonyms: sarcastic, dry, sharp, acid More Synonyms of ironic 2. adjectiveIf you say that it is ironic that something should happen, you mean that it is odd or amusing because it involves a contrast. I find it ironic that after all the motorbike accidents he has had, he should, inthe end, die in his bed. Synonyms: paradoxical, absurd, contradictory, puzzling More Synonyms of ironic ironic in British English (aɪˈrɒnɪk) or ironical adjectiveof, characterized by, or using irony Derived forms ironicalness (iˈronicalness) noun ironic in American English (aɪˈrɑnɪk) adjective1. meaning the contrary of what is expressed 2. using, or given to the use of, irony 3. having the quality of irony; directly opposite to what is or might be expected 4. marked by coincidence or by a curious or striking juxtaposition of events regarded by many as a loose usage Also iˈronical SIMILAR WORDS: sarˈcastic Derived forms ironically (iˈronically) adverb Examples of 'ironic' in a sentenceironic British English: ironic / aɪˈrɒnɪk/ ADJECTIVE When you make an ironic remark, you say something that you do not mean, as a joke. People used to call me Mr Popularity at secondary school, but they were being ironic. - American English: ironic
- Arabic: تَهَكُّمِيٌّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: irônico
- Chinese: 讽刺的
- Croatian: ironičan
- Czech: ironický
- Danish: ironisk
- Dutch: ironisch
- European Spanish: irónico
- Finnish: ironinen
- French: ironique
- German: ironisch
- Greek: ειρωνικός
- Italian: ironico
- Japanese: 皮肉な
- Korean: 풍자적인
- Norwegian: ironisk
- Polish: ironiczny
- European Portuguese: irónico
- Romanian: ironic
- Russian: шуточный
- Latin American Spanish: irónico
- Swedish: ironisk
- Thai: ที่ชอบเหน็บแนม
- Turkish: alaycı
- Ukrainian: іронічний
- Vietnamese: mỉa mai
Chinese translation of 'ironic' adj - [remark, smile]
挖苦的 (wākǔ de) - [situation]
令人啼笑皆非的 (lìng rén tí xiào jiē fēi de) it is ironic that ... 具有讽(諷)刺性的是 ... (jùyǒu fěngcìxìng de shì ... )
Definition of, characterized by, or using irony At the most solemn moments he would make an ironic remark. Synonyms bitter stinging sneering scoffing tongue-in-cheek double-edged mordacious Definition of, characterized by, or using irony It's ironic that the sort of people this film celebrates would never watch it. Additional synonymsDefinition obviously senseless or illogical They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds. Synonyms ridiculous, crazy (informal), silly, incredible, outrageous, foolish, unbelievable, daft (informal), hilarious, ludicrous, meaningless, unreasonable, irrational, senseless, preposterous, laughable, funny, stupid, farcical, illogical, incongruous, comical, zany, idiotic, nonsensical, inane, dumb-ass (slang), cockamamie (slang, US) Definition harsh or bitter comments made in a spirit of acerbic wit Synonyms sharp, cutting, biting, severe, acid, bitter, nasty, harsh, stern, rude, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, unkind, unfriendly, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, churlish, vitriolic, trenchant, acrid, brusque, rancorous, mordant, mordacious Definition sharp in speech or manner a comedy told with compassion and acid humour Synonyms sharp, cutting, biting, severe, bitter, harsh, stinging, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, pungent, hurtful, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, vitriolic, acerbic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious Additional synonymsDefinition having more than one possible interpretation His remarks clarify an ambiguous statement given earlier this week. Synonyms unclear, puzzling, uncertain, obscure, vague, doubtful, dubious, enigmatic, indefinite, inconclusive, cryptic, indeterminate, equivocal, Delphic, oracular, enigmatical, clear as mud (informal) I was constantly ill, with a baffling array of symptoms. Synonyms puzzling, strange, confusing, weird, mysterious, unclear, bewildering, elusive, enigmatic, perplexing, incomprehensible, mystifying, inexplicable, unaccountable, unfathomableDefinition bitter and sarcastic He was well known for his abrasive wit and caustic comments. Synonyms sarcastic, biting, keen, cutting, severe, stinging, scathing, acrimonious, pungent, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious Definition (of facts or statements) inconsistent He seems to be capable of holding a number of apparently contradictory attitudes. Synonyms inconsistent, conflicting, opposed, opposite, contrary, incompatible, paradoxical, irreconcilable, antithetical, discrepantDefinition (of humour) subtle and sarcastic He is renowned for his dry wit. Synonyms sarcastic, cutting, sharp, keen, cynical, low-key, sly, sardonic, deadpan, droll, ironical, quietly humorous She starred in one of Welles's most enigmatic films. Synonyms mysterious, puzzling, obscure, baffling, ambiguous, perplexing, incomprehensible, mystifying, inexplicable, unintelligible, paradoxical, cryptic, inscrutable, unfathomable, indecipherable, recondite, Delphic, oracular, sphinxlike Definition not following logical principles his completely illogical arguments Synonyms irrational, absurd, unreasonable, meaningless, incorrect, faulty, inconsistent, invalid, senseless, spurious, inconclusive, unsound, unscientific, specious, fallacious, untenable, sophistical Definition out of place She looked incongruous in an army uniform. Synonyms inappropriate, absurd, out of place, conflicting, contrary, contradictory, inconsistent, unsuitable, improper, incompatible, discordant, incoherent, extraneous, unsuited, unbecoming, out of keeping, inapt, disconsonant, paradoxical, ironicDefinition not in accordance The outburst was inconsistent with the image he had cultivated. Synonyms incompatible, conflicting, contrary, at odds, contradictory, in conflict, incongruous, discordant, incoherent, out of step, irreconcilable, at variance, discrepant, inconstant, vagarious (rare) She gave a mocking smile. Synonyms scornful, insulting, taunting, scoffing, satirical, contemptuous, irreverent, sarcastic, sardonic, derisory, disrespectful, disdainful, derisive, satiric, contumelious (literary) Additional synonymsDefinition sarcastic or caustic He describes the situation with mordant wit. Synonyms sarcastic, cutting, biting, edged, sharp, acid, harsh, stinging, scathing, acrimonious, pungent, incisive, caustic, venomous, astringent, vitriolic, acerbic, trenchant, waspish, mordacious His letter poses a number of puzzling questions. Synonyms perplexing, baffling, bewildering, hard, involved, misleading, unclear, ambiguous, enigmatic, incomprehensible, mystifying, inexplicable, unaccountable, knotty, unfathomable, labyrinthine, full of surprises, abstruse, beyond you, oracularDefinition (of behaviour) mocking or scornful a sardonic sense of humour Synonyms mocking, cynical, dry, bitter, sneering, jeering, malicious, wry, sarcastic, derisive, ironical, mordant, mordacious a satirical novel about London life Synonyms mocking, ironical, cynical, cutting, biting, bitter, taunting, pungent, incisive, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, vitriolic, burlesque, mordant, Rabelaisian, mordacious Definition harshly critical He then launched a scathing attack on previous leaders. Synonyms critical, cutting, biting, harsh, savage, brutal, searing, withering, belittling, sarcastic, caustic, scornful, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious Definition bitter or harsh ‘Don't criticize your mother,’ was his sharp reprimand. Synonyms cutting, biting, severe, bitter, harsh, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, hurtful, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious, acerb Definition keen or incisive He was shattered by the trenchant criticism. Synonyms scathing, pointed, cutting, biting, sharp, keen, acute, severe, acid, penetrating, tart, pungent, incisive, hurtful, sarcastic, caustic, astringent, vitriolic, acerbic, piquant, mordant, acidulous, mordacious Definition drily humorous a wry sense of humour Synonyms ironic, dry, mocking, sarcastic, sardonic, droll, pawky (Scottish), mordacious |