ironic

Definition

  • adjective: using words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny
  • adjective: relating to, containing, or constituting 'irony'
  • synonyms: rabelaisian, allusive, allusory

Examples

  • It's 'ironic' that computers break down so often, since they're meant to save people time.

  • He wrote 'ironically' [=in an ironic way] about his experiences during the war.

  • It is 'ironic' that the robber's car crashed into a police station.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Mittens, I... - Oh, I found this really soft pillow thing for you. And get this! I found some styrofoam and I stuffed it inside. Which I thought both kind of creative and ironic. You know what I mean? - Mittens, I don't think that... - Check it out! Total privacy and completely sound proof! (..)
    2008 Bolt