ironic

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ironic

(adjective)

Meaning

expressing an opposite meaning

Example

"It was ironic that the fire station burned down."

Synonyms

sarcasticmocking

Antonyms

sincere

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek 'ironikos', meaning dissembling.
Related word forms
  • noun: irony
  • adverb: ironically

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