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Adjective Concept
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ironic  ironical
EN
Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is WordNet 3.0
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Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Contrary or opposite to what may be expected. Wiktionary
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It was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
It's ironic to have a blizzard in the middle of the summer. Wiktionary
DERIVATION
irony
irony
SIMILAR
incongruous
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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ironic, ironical
Wiktionary
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ironic

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