ironic (s)
ironical (s)

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type s
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def characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
examples madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker
it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely
Outgoing links
Similar to incongruous
Derivationally related form ironical → irony; ironical → irony
Derivationally related form ironic → irony; ironic → irony
Incoming links
Similar to incongruous
Derivationally related form irony → ironic; irony → ironic
Derivationally related form irony → ironical; irony → ironical

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