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ironic
adjective(i-ron-ic)
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
Synonyms: ironical,
Examples:
Madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker.
It was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely.
ironic
adjective(i-ron-ic)
humorously sarcastic or mocking
Synonyms: dry, ironical, wry,
Examples:
An ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely.
An ironic novel.
An ironical smile.

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