ironisch
Translation
ironic, ironical, sarcastic
Examples
Er antwortete mit einem ironischen Lächeln.
He answered with an ironic smile.
Das ist eine ironische Wendung des Schicksals.
That is an ironic twist of fate.
Grammar Patterns
to be ironic - to be ironic - His comment was very ironic.
attributive + noun - as an adjective before a noun - He made an ironic comment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sarcastic, satirical; Antonyms: sincere, earnest
Etymology
From Greek 'eirōneía' (dissimulation, feigned ignorance).
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'iron'. An 'ironic' statement can be hard and cutting, but it's not what it appears to be on the surface.