Meaning & Definition of Ironical in English

1. Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

• "Madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker"

• "It was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely"

2. Humorously sarcastic or mocking

• "Dry humor"

• "An ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"

• "An ironic novel"

• "An ironical smile"

• "With a wry scottish wit"