ironic
Translation
ironic
Examples
It's ironic that he became a traffic cop.
It's ironic that he became a traffic cop.
She has a very ironic sense of humor.
She has a very ironic sense of humour.
Grammar Patterns
It is ironic that ((clause)) It is ironic that he failed the test.
an ironic ((noun)) She made an ironic comment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sarcastic, satirical, paradoxical; Antonyms: sincere, straightforward
Etymology
From Greek 'eirōneia' (feigned ignorance), via Latin and French. The suffix '-ic' makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of a fire station burning down. The situation is ironic because it's the opposite of what you'd expect.