ironic
/aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
Adjective
Examples
It's somewhat ironic to have a wave of smog right on Earth Day.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony. — Odd or coincidental; strange.
Adjective
Examples
It's ironic that we are eating a sandwich in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ironic” mean?
Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
Is “ironic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.