Ironic
Ironic adjective - Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is.
Usage example: madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker
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Synonyms for Ironic
Incongruous is a synonym for ironic in paradoxical topic. In some cases you can use "Incongruous" instead an adjective "Ironic", when it comes to topics like sarcastic, contradictory.
Incongruous
Incongruous adjective - Lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness.
Usage example: incongruous behavior
Ironic is a synonym for incongruous in inappropriate topic. You can use "Ironic" instead an adjective "Incongruous", if it concerns topics such as contradictory.
Nearby Words: incongruity, incongruously
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Related pairs
- jarring and ironic
- jarring and incongruous
- inappropriate and ironic
- inappropriate and incongruous
- contrary and ironic
- contrary and incongruous
- contradictory and ironic
- contradictory and incongruous
- inconsistent and ironic
- inconsistent and incongruous
- paradoxical and ironic
- paradoxical and incongruous
- illogical and ironic
- illogical and incongruous
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