Ironic
Ironic adjective - Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is.
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Synonyms for Ironic
Smart-alecky and ironic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smart-alecky" instead an adjective "Ironic".
Smart-alecky
Smart-alecky adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Usage example: smart-alecky comments from a coworker about her new clothes
Ironic and smart-alecky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ironic" instead an adjective phrase "Smart-alecky".
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Related pairs
- cutting and ironic
- cutting and smart-alecky
- contemptuous and ironic
- contemptuous and smart-alecky
- sarcastic and ironic
- sarcastic and smart-alecky
- derisive and ironic
- derisive and smart-alecky
- sharp and ironic
- sharp and smart-alecky
- caustic and ironic
- caustic and smart-alecky
- acerbic and ironic
- acerbic and smart-alecky
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