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    Irónico (en. Ironic)

    /iˈɾoniko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Used to mock or criticize by making statements contrary to reality.
    His comment was ironic, as he actually did not support the idea.
    Su comentario fue irónico, ya que él en realidad no apoyaba la idea.
    That has the property of irony.
    The situation was ironic, since the one who complained was the guilty party.
    La situación era irónica, pues el que se quejaba era el culpable.
    That makes ingenious use of language with double meaning.
    The book is full of ironic comments that highlight the hypocrisy of society.
    El libro está lleno de comentarios irónicos que destacan la hipocresía de la sociedad.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'eironeía', meaning 'simulation', 'dissimulation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ironic humor
    A type of humor that uses irony to criticize or mock.
    humor irónico
    ironic fate
    A situation in which what happens is opposite to what was expected.
    irónico destino
    sarcastic and ironic
    Refers to someone who mixes sarcasm with irony in their way of speaking.
    sarcástico e irónico

    Related Words

    irony
    Use of words that mean the opposite of what is said.
    ironía
    sarcastic
    That shows or expresses sarcasm, which is a form of irony.
    sarcástico
    mockery
    Similar to irony, it implies a playful or disdainful critique.
    burla

    Slang Meanings

    Ironicity
    The ironicity of his response left everyone confused.
    La ironicidad de su respuesta dejó a todos confundidos.
    Witty irony
    Her witty irony made her a controversial figure.
    Su ironía mordaz la convirtió en una figura controvertida.