Ironic
Ironic adjective - Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is.
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Silly and ironic are semantically related in characteristic topic. In some cases you can use "Silly" instead an adjective "Ironic".
Silly
Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.
Ironic and silly are semantically related in characteristic topic. Sometimes you can use "Ironic" instead an adjective "Silly".
Nearby Word: silliness
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Even in his fifties and deprived of his weapons, the haunted animatronics are absolutely no match for Dante, who ends up killing all four of them in incredibly silly and ironic ways.
Source: Beware the Silly Ones - This is especially ironic/silly when you consider just why people like the KJV: Because it is the version of the Bible with the most artistic merit; rather than just a translation of the Hebrew, it is a work of English verse in its own right.
Source: Ink-Stain Adaptation - Similarly, a lot of starships give themselves silly / ironic names, and are often fully developed personalities.
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