Ironic
[aɪ'rɒnɪk] or [aɪ'rɑnɪk]
Definition
(adj.) 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' .
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Definition
(a.) Ironical.
Edited by Julius
Examples
- There were moments when Lily found an ironic amusement in this aspect of the case. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- She continued to confront him with the same air of ironic composure. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- There was a certain playfulness about her too, such a piquancy or ironic suggestion, such an untouched reserve. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- And Gudrun, sitting immediately behind him, felt a sort of ironic pleasure in thus exposing him. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- In spite of her ironic smile at his picturesqueness, Gudrun liked to look at him. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- She pronounced the we with a faint emphasis that gave it an ironic sound. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- He could feel something ironic in her. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- However, Winifred was a detached, ironic child, she would never attach herself. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Her extreme ironic loathing and apprehension was very trying to Ursula. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
Edited by Julius