ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ironical

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /aɪˈɹɒnɪkəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Ironical is an adjective meaning Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

Meaning

Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

More Meanings

  1. Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
  2. (obsolete) Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony.

Example Sentences

His tone was cold and ironical; its bitterness but reflecting the terrible disappointment he had suffered.
“So, ultimately, I realized I have been completely ruining my life and my face. What is ironical is that I was only doing this to make myself look better for my wife Marwa. This was for her, not for me.”

Synonyms for ironical

Depending on context, synonyms include ironic, wry, incongruous, humorous, dry, humourous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ironic, humourous, humorous, incongruous, wry, dry.

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