Word Definitions & Examples
adjective satellite
Sense 1
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
"madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker"
"it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely"
Similar:
incongruous
adjective satellite
Sense 2
"dry humor"
"an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"
"an ironic novel"
"an ironical smile"
"with a wry Scottish wit"
Semantic Complexity
62%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
3
Total Relationships
3
Times Searched
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