Ironic Definition & Meaning
ironic
- adjective
- humorously sarcastic or mocking; "dry humor"; "an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"; "an ironic novel"; "an ironical smile"; "with a wry Scottish wit"
- characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is; "madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker"; "it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely"
"Ironic" in song lyrics
See how ironic is used in real songs:
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"It's not a coincidence and it's not ironic"
Afroman f/ Quarter Peace Quartet — God Has Smiled on Me -
"Same one who calls you now that you're single, ain't that ironic?"
Dan-e-o — Foxy Lady -
"If there's one thing I've learned in my travels that's ironic"
Delinquent Habits — Western Ways
Words that rhyme with ironic
Usage tips for "ironic"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ironic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ironic to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does ironic mean?
- humorously sarcastic or mocking; "dry humor"; "an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"; "an ironic novel"; "an ironical smile"; "with a wry Scottish wit" characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is; "madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker"; "it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely"
- What part of speech is ironic?
- Ironic is an adjective.
- How many definitions does ironic have?
- Ironic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).