Definition of Ironic
Ironic
I·ron·ic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Happening in a way that is opposite of what is expected or intended.
e.g. The fire station catching on fire is an ironic situation.
(adjective)
employing or consisting of the use of words to mean something other than their literal meaning, typically the opposite of the literal meaning, i.e. employing or constituting irony, usually as a form of humor;
e.g. He made an ironic comment about their defeat in order to raise their spirits.
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