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ironical

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i·ron·i·cal

[ahy-ron-i-kuhl]
adjective
1.
pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting, or characterized by irony or mockery: an ironical compliment; an ironical smile.
2.
using or prone to irony: an ironical speaker.

Origin:
1570–80; ironic + -al1

i·ron·i·cal·ly, adverb
i·ron·i·cal·ness, noun
non·i·ron·i·cal, adjective
non·i·ron·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·i·ron·i·cal·ness, noun
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sem·i-i·ron·i·cal, adjective
sem·i-i·ron·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·i·ron·i·cal, adjective
un·i·ron·i·cal·ly, adverb
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1, 2. sarcastic, sardonic.

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Ironical is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Example Sentences
  • It is easy to see that harsh or ironical criticism of art collectors who have been fooled by imitations may be overdone.
  • It is an ironical comment on the writer as reporter or.
  • Gulliver's horrible last voyage, for an ironical view of humanity.
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World English Dictionary
ironic or ironical (aɪˈrɒnɪk)
 
adj
of, characterized by, or using irony
 
ironical or ironical
 
adj
 
i'ronicalness or ironical
 
n

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