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IRONIC

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Ironic.

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Ironic - as an adjective satellite

Humorously sarcastic or mocking

Example: "Dry humor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dryironicalwry

Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

Example: "Madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ironical

Ironic - as an adjective

Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.

Contrary or opposite to what may be expected.

Example: "It's ironic to have a blizzard in the middle of the summer."

Odd or coincidental; strange.

Example: "It's ironic that we are eating a sandwich in sandwich, massachusetts."

Example Sentences

"It's ironic that the teacher misspelled the word 'spelling' in her PowerPoint presentation."
"It is ironic that the nutritionist is overweight."
"Isn't it ironic that the fire station burned down?"
"The fact that I posted a video about privacy on social media is ironic."
"It's ironic that I work at a bakery and hate carbs."
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Word Game Points

Is IRONIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ironic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IRONIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is IRONIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ironic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IRONIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is IRONIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ironic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IRONIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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