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ironisch — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ironic adj Involving irony — meaning, or resulting in, the opposite of what was expected or intended.
  • ironical adj Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
  • ironically adv In a way that involves irony; used to point out the ironic aspect of something being described.
  • wry adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.

Senses

ironisch is used for these senses in English:

  • ironic (of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
  • ironically (manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.
  • wry Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

ironical — full definition

  1. adj Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
  2. adj Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
  3. adj Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony.

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