ironical (Meaning)
ironical (s)
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
humorously sarcastic or mocking
ironical (a.)
Pertaining to irony; containing, expressing, or characterized by, irony; as, an ironical remark.
Addicted to the use of irony; given to irony.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ironical
Synonyms:
- sharp
- cutting
- smart-aleck
- harsh
- smart-alecky
- stringent
- bitter
- scalding
- resentful
- backhanded
- acrimonious
- insincere
- acerb
- smart-mouthed
- severe
- rough
- acidulous
Antonyms:
ironical Sentence Examples
- His ironical remark about the sunny weather during a thunderstorm made everyone laugh.
- It's ironical that the safety inspector slipped and fell on the wet floor he was meant to check.
- Her ironical smile suggested she knew more than she was letting on.
- It's ironical that the teacher who always preached punctuality was the last one to arrive at the meeting.
- The ironical twist in the story caught readers by surprise, turning the plot in an unexpected direction.
- His ironical tone hinted at his skepticism towards the new company policy.
- It's ironical that the police officer got a parking ticket while on duty.
- The ironical nature of his situation wasn't lost on him as he found himself lost in the city he grew up in.
- The movie's ending was particularly ironical, leaving audiences pondering its deeper meaning.
- Her ironical comment about the importance of saving money came just after she splurged on a designer handbag.
FAQs About the word ironical
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is, humorously sarcastic or mockingPertaining to irony; con
acidic, dry, wry, satirical, cynical, satiric, acid, sardonic, sarcastic, poignant
gentle,mild, gentle, bland, bland, mild, smooth, urbane, polite, good-natured
His ironical remark about the sunny weather during a thunderstorm made everyone laugh.
It's ironical that the safety inspector slipped and fell on the wet floor he was meant to check.
Her ironical smile suggested she knew more than she was letting on.
It's ironical that the teacher who always preached punctuality was the last one to arrive at the meeting.
