ironic
Translation
ironic
Examples
It's ironic that he's a fire-fighter who is afraid of fire.
It's ironic that he's a firefighter who is afraid of fire.
She made an ironic comment about the lovely weather.
She made an ironic comment about the lovely weather.
Grammar Patterns
((as a predicative adjective)) It is ironic that... It's ironic that he's a firefighter.
((as an attributive adjective)) an ironic comment/remark/smile She made an ironic comment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sarcastic, satirical, wry; Antonyms: sincere, straightforward
Etymology
From Greek 'eirōneia' (dissimulation, feigned ignorance). It is the adjective form of 'irony'.
Memory Tips
Think of a situation that is the opposite of what you would expect, like a traffic cop getting a parking ticket. That's ironic.