ironic
adjective /aɪˈrɒn.ɪk/
/aɪˈrɑː.nɪk/ (also ironical, /aɪˈrɒn.ɪ.kəl/
/-ˈrɑː.nɪ.kəl/)Definition
C2 interesting, strange, or funny because of being very different from what you would usually expect: [+ that] It is ironic that although many items are now cheaper to make, fewer people can afford to buy them.Outcomes and consequences › showing that you really mean the opposite of what you are saying: an ironic comment/replyFigurative use of language ironically /-ˈrɒn.ɪ.kəl.i/
/-ˈrɑː.nɪ.kəl.i/ adverb Outcomes and consequencesFigurative use of language
/-ˈrɑː.nɪ.kəl.i/ adverb Outcomes and consequencesFigurative use of language(Definition of ironic adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -age suffix (ACTION)
- aftereffects noun
- aftermath noun
- be a monument to sth idiom
- bite noun (STRONG EFFECT)
- end result noun
- fallout noun (UNPLEASANT RESULT)
- first fruit noun
- fruit noun (RESULT)
- function noun (RESULT)
- impact noun
- knock-on effect noun
- more bang for your buck(s) idiom
- net result noun
- sequel noun
- spillover noun (EFFECTS)
- spin-off noun
- the bitter fruits of sth idiom
- the upshot noun
- trickle-down adjective
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Outcomes and consequences
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