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Definitions for Ironic

[1] using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; containing or exemplifying irony: an ironic novel; an ironic remark.
[2] of, relating to, or tending to use irony or mockery; ironical.
[3] coincidental; unexpected: It was ironic that I was seated next to my ex-husband at the dinner.
[4] of, characterized by, or using irony

Words related to Ironic

unexpected, mocking, incongruous, twisted, sardonic, ridiculous, satiric, caustic, satirical, wry, arrogant, paradoxical, acrid, alert, backbiting, biting, bitter, burlesque, clever, contemptuous

Words nearby Ironic

irondequoit, irone, ironer, ironfisted, ironhanded, ironic, ironical, ironically, ironing, ironing board, ironist

Origin of Ironic

1620–30; < Late Latin īrōnicus < Greek eirōnikós dissembling, insincere. See irony1, -ic

Other words from Ironic

non·i·ron·ic , adjective
sem·i-i·ron·ic , adjective

Synonyms for Ironic

arrogant, caustic, incongruous, mocking, paradoxical, ridiculous, sardonic, satiric, satirical, twisted, unexpected, wry, acrid, alert, backbiting, biting, bitter, burlesque, chaffing, clever, contemptuous, contradictory, critical, cutting, cynical, defiant, derisive, disparaging, double-edged, exaggerated, implausible, incisive, ironical, jibing, keen, mordant, pungent, quick-witted, scathing, scoffing, sharp, sneering, spicy, trenchant, uncomplimentary, witty