🙃ironic

adjective
/aɪˈrɒnɪk/

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example Sentences

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

Example Expressions

isn't it ironic

Synonyms

sarcastic, paradoxical, mocking, satirical

Antonyms

straightforward, sincere, expected

Collocations

ironic twist, ironic smile, deeply ironic, somewhat ironic

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