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    Ironique (en. Ironic)

    [iʁɔ.nik]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Characterized by irony.
    His comment was truly ironic.
    Son commentaire était vraiment ironique.
    The act of using terms that contradict expectation.
    He made an ironic remark about the situation.
    Il a fait une remarque ironique sur la situation.
    A manifestation of humor that is often biting.
    She has a very ironic sense of humor.
    Elle a un sens de l'humour très ironique.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'eironeia', meaning dissimulation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    irony of fate
    A situation where the outcome is opposite to what was expected.
    ironie du sort
    to have an ironic tone
    To express something in a way that subtly conveys another idea.
    avoir un ton ironique
    voluntary irony
    To use irony intentionally to convey a message.
    ironie volontaire

    Related Words

    ironically
    In an ironic manner.
    ironiquement
    irony
    Inversion of meaning, often used to criticize.
    ironie
    ironist
    A person who uses irony.
    ironiste

    Slang Meanings

    Cynical irony
    He uses cynical irony to comment on events.
    Il utilise une ironie cynique pour commenter les événements.
    Dark humor
    His dark humor was full of irony.
    Son humour noir était plein d'ironie.