ironical

Meanings

• adjective

  Expressing words that mean the opposite of, or contradict, the intended meaning or tone.

  - "Making fun of a serious situation is an ironical response."
  - "Sarcasm is a common form of irony."
  - "Despite the rain, John remarked, 'What a lovely day!' was an ironical statement."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ironical
lonely , money , phony , drowsy , pony

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Variants

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ironic , ironical , ironicalness , ironicalnesses

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Etymology

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From the Greek word eironeia, meaning dissembling or feigning ignorance. The term 'irony' comes from the ironic hero in ancient Greek literature who spoke or acted contrary to their real intentions.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'irony' comes from the Greek goddess Iris, who was the goddess of the rainbow. The rainbow is an ironic symbol because it appears after a rainstorm, but it is also a sign of hope and renewal.

2. Irony is often used in politics to make subtle criticisms of opponents or political situations. For example, former US President Ronald Reagan famously said, 'There you go again' in response to a political opponent's criticism.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sarcasm: A sharp, bitter, or cutting expression or remark intended to be insulting or mocking.

2. Verbal Irony: The use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite to their literal meaning.

3. Situational Irony: A situation where the outcome is opposite to what was expected.

4. Dramatic Irony: A situation where the audience is aware of something that the characters in the story are not.

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Culture

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Irony has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to convey complex emotions and ideas. In literature, irony can be situational, verbal, or dramatic. In art, it can be found in surrealist paintings and sculptures. In music, irony is often used in song lyrics to add depth and meaning to the music.

How to Memorize "ironical"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone says something that is the opposite of what they mean. Imagine the expression on their face and the tone of their voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'irony' with the idea of saying something that means the opposite. Think of common phrases like 'kicking the bucket' or 'bite the hand that feeds you'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Repeat Not Ordinary Yarns' to remember the definition of irony.

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