ironic

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect.

   It was ironic that the fire station itself burned down.

2. 2
   adj

   Saying the opposite of what you mean, often in a mocking or humorous way.

   His ironic remark about the 'lovely' weather made everyone laugh.

Borrowed from Late Latin īrōnicus, from Ancient Greek εἰρωνικός (eirōnikós). Compare Middle French, ironique, equivalent to irony + -ic.

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