Ironic and Sly

Ironic

Ironic adjective - Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is.
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Sly and ironic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sly" instead an adjective "Ironic".

Nearby Words: irony, ironical, ironically, ironist

Sly

Sly adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Ironic and sly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ironic" instead an adjective "Sly".

Nearby Words: slyness, slyly
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