Ironic

adjective

/aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/

Word Frequency: 4.5

Definitions

1.adjectiveCharacterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

2.adjectiveGiven to the use of irony; sarcastic.

3.adjectiveContrary or opposite to what may be expected.

"It's ironic to have a blizzard in the middle of the summer."

4.adjectiveOdd or coincidental; strange.

"It's ironic that we are eating a sandwich in Sandwich, Massachusetts."

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