ironical

Words with a similar base: ironical

'ironical'

[ironic.s.02] as in: characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

Examples:
madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker
it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely

'ironical'

[dry.s.01] as in: humorously sarcastic or mocking

Examples:
dry humor
an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely
an ironic novel
an ironical smile
with a wry Scottish wit

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