Definitions
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
Word origin
Borrowed from Late Latin īrōnicus, from Ancient Greek εἰρωνικός (eirōnikós). Compare Middle French, ironique, equivalent to irony + -ic.
Used in a sentence
“It's somewhat ironic to have a wave of smog right on Earth Day.”
“It was ironic I forgot my textbook on human memory.”
“It's ironic that we are eating a sandwich in Sandwich, Massachusetts.”
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01“Unexpectedly contrary”6 letters
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