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ironical

DEFINITIONS OF: ironical

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adj characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

“it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely”
Synonyms:
ironic
incongruous
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

adj humorously sarcastic or mocking

“an ironical smile”
Synonyms:
dry, ironic, wry
humorous, humourous
full of or characterized by humor
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