ironical

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/aɪˈɹɒnɪkəl/

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/aɪˈɹɒnɪkəl/ · /aɪˈɹɑnɪkəl/

Definition of ironical

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adj

Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

““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.””

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adj

Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

““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.””
Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.

“His tone was cold and ironical; its bitterness but reflecting the terrible disappointment he had suffered.”
(obsolete)Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony.

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From ironic + -al. Attested since the 1570s.

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