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ironical
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adjective (a)

  • Pertaining to irony; containing, expressing, or characterized by, irony; as, an ironical remark.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is(adj.all)
    Example:
    It was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely.
    Synonym:
    ironic
    source: wordnet30
  • humorously sarcastic or mocking(adj.all)
    Example:
    An ironical smile.
    Synonym:
    dry, ironic, wry
    source: wordnet30
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