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adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is | ||||||||
| 34% | 15 | A word that has an underlying meaning that is contrary to another word but not directly contrary | ||||||
noun • antonyms whose opposition is mediated (e.g., the antonymy of `wet' and `parched' is mediated by the similarity of `parched' to `dry') | ||||||||
| 29% | 12 | Contrary or contrary-minded | ||||||
adjective • not to your liking adjective satellite • unpleasant to interact with • not agreeing with your tastes or expectations | ||||||||
Meaning The Contrary Of What Is Expressed Crossword Clue
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IRONIC which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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IRONIC
Updated: October 10, 2023
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