English adjective: ironical | |||
1. | ironical characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is | ||
Samples | Madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker. It was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely. | ||
Synonyms | ironic | ||
Similar | incongruous | ||
Antonyms | congruent, congruous | ||
2. | ironical humorously sarcastic or mocking | ||
Samples | Dry humor. An ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely. An ironic novel. An ironical smile. With a wry Scottish wit. | ||
Synonyms | dry, ironic, wry | ||
Similar | humorous, humourous | ||
Antonyms | humorless, humourless, unhumorous | ||