word
Ironic
Y-RAH-nihk
/aɪˈrɑːnɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ironic
Dictionary meaning
Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is.
Examples
- Madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker.
Synonyms: ironical
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