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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 15 | A word that has an underlying meaning that is contrary to another word but not directly contrary | |
3 | 29% | 12 | Contrary or contrary-minded | |
Meaning The Contrary Of What Is Expressed Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "IRONIC" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Humorously sarcastic or mocking
- • Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is adjective
- • Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
- • Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
- • Contrary or opposite to what may be expected.
- • Odd or coincidental; strange.
An example sentence would be:
- • "It's ironic that the teacher misspelled the word 'spelling' in her powerpoint presentation."
- • "It is ironic that the nutritionist is overweight."
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