i|ron´i|cal|ness

i|ron´i|cal|ness
i|ron|i|cal «y RON uh kuhl», adjective.
1. expressing one thing and meaning the opposite: »

“Speedy” would be an ironical name for a turtle. His ironical laugh showed that he was not the least bit amused.

SYNONYM(S): sarcastic.
2. contrary to what would naturally be expected: »

It was ironical that the man was run over by his own automobile.

3. using or given to using irony.
[< Late Latin īrōnicus (< Greek eirōnikós feigning ignorance, insincere < eirōneíā irony) + English -al1]
i|ron´i|cal|ly, adverb.
i|ron´i|cal|ness, noun.

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