English · Word Candidate

ironic

/aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/

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Meaning · English

Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

Adjective

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).

Meaning · English

Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony. — Odd or coincidental; strange.

Adjective

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).

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.

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