English

Alternative forms

• ironick (obsolete, rare)

Adjective

ironic ‎(comparative more ironic, superlative most ironic)

1. Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
   • 2014, Steven Pinker The Sense of Style

   It was ironic I forgot my textbook on human memory.

2. Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.

Synonyms

• ironical

Usage notes

Some writers complain about an overuse of the word ironic to extend to situations which are remarkable for reasons other than irony - perhaps just coincidental or merely odd.

Derived terms

Translations

See also

• Irony on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Romanian

Etymology

From Latin ironicus through French ironique

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [iˈro.nik]

Adjective

ironic m, n ‎(feminine singular ironică, masculine plural ironici, feminine and neuter plural ironice)

1. ironic

Declension

Related terms

• ironie