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ironic

/aɪˈrɑnɪk/ /aɪˈrɒnɪk/
adjective
  1. 1 ironik, çelişkili
  2. 2 alaycı, iğneleyici

Definition (English)

  1. Strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what you would expect.
  2. Saying the opposite of what you really mean, often to be funny or critical.

Example Sentences

  1. It's ironic that he hates his job.
    İşinden nefret etmesi ironik.
  2. The situation was quite ironic.
    Durum oldukça ironikti.
  3. She made an ironic comment.
    Alaycı bir yorum yaptı.
  4. He gave an ironic smile when he heard the news.
    Haberi duyunca alaycı bir şekilde gülümsedi.

Synonyms

paradoxicalwrymockingsardonic

Collocations

ironic situationironic twistironic commentironic smileironic tone

Related Words

sarcasmhumourwitparadoxmockery