ironic

Meanings

• adjective

  occurring or being funny in an unexpected way; having, showing, or involving a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens

  - "The speaker made an ironic comment about the rain during the outdoor wedding ceremony."
  - "Despite his tough exterior, John had an ironic sense of humor."
  - "The sign read 'Bridge Out Ahead' but the bridge was still standing, making the warning ironic."

• adverb

  used to express sarcasm or mockery

  - "He ironically clapped his hands when she told him the news."
  - "The crowd ironically cheered as the losing team was announced."
  - "She rolled her eyes and said, 'Wow, thanks for the compliment, that's really ironic.'"

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Pronunciation

1. /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ironical

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ironic
iron tin , miron liron , giron lion , quiron spiron

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. iron (English) : a ductile, malleable, silver-gray metallic element
   

2. urn (English) : a large, usually earthenware container with a narrow neck and two handles, used for holding liquids or ashes
   

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Variants

List of all variants of ironic that leads to same result
ironic , ironical , ironicalness , ironicalnesses

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Forms

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The verb form of 'ironic' is 'to ironize'. The comparative form is 'more ironic' and the superlative form is 'most ironic'. The plural form is 'ironies'. The uninflected form is 'ironic'.

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'eirôn', meaning dissembler or deceiver.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ironic' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The term 'irony' comes from the Greek word 'eirôn', which means 'deceiver' or 'dissembler'.

3. The use of irony in literature can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman literature, including the works of Homer, Plautus, and Seneca.

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Related Concepts

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1. satire: A form of literature, art, or performance that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

2. parody: A work that imitates the style of another work, often with deliberate exaggeration or ridicule for comic effect.

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Culture

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Ironic expressions have been used throughout history in various forms of art, literature, and music. In literature, irony is often used to add depth and complexity to characters and situations. In music, irony can be expressed through lyrics that contrast with the melody or musical style. In art, irony can be used to challenge the viewer's perceptions and assumptions.

How to Memorize "ironic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where something unexpected and contrary happens, such as a sign warning of a bridge out when the bridge is still standing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ironic' with the idea of contrast or unexpectedness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Irony is when the opposite is the reality'.

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