Cool MateMeaning of Ironic
showing that you really mean the opposite of what you are saying; expressing irony
In simple words: When something happens that is opposite of what you expect.
Ironic in a sentence
- an ironic comment
- He was greeted with ironic cheers from opposition MPs.
- She sent him a faintly ironic sideways glance.
- It's ironic that she became a teacher—she used to hate school.
How to use Ironic
Use 'ironic' to describe situations that turn out differently than expected, often in a humorous way. Avoid using it for simple coincidences or unrelated events.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'iron' — it's strong but can bend unexpectedly, much like ironic situations.
Related words
Collocations with Ironic
Synonyms for Ironic
- sarcastic
- paradoxical
- mocking
- contradictory
Opposites of Ironic
Common mistakes with Ironic
- Confusing 'ironic' with 'coincidental'.
- Using 'ironic' for cases that are merely unfortunate.
- Overusing 'ironic' in situations that lack genuine contrast.
Ironic appears in
Ironic in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ساخر, مثير للسخرية
عندما يحدث شيء عكس ما تتوقعه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিদ্রূপাত্মক
যখন এমন কিছু ঘটে যা আপনি আশা করেছিলেন তার বিপরীত।
- GermanDeutsch
Ironisch
Wenn etwas passiert, das das Gegenteil von dem ist, was man erwartet.
- SpanishEspañol
Irónico
Cuando algo sucede que es lo opuesto a lo que esperas.
- Persianفارسی
ایرونی
وقتی چیزی اتفاق میافتد که برعکس آنچه انتظار دارید.
- FrenchFrançais
Ironique
Quand il se passe quelque chose d'inattendu, le contraire de ce qu'on attendait.
- Hindiहिन्दी
व्यंग्यात्मक
जब कुछ ऐसा होता है जो आपकी अपेक्षा के विपरीत होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Ironico
Quando succede qualcosa di opposto a quello che ti aspettavi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Irônico
Quando algo acontece que é o oposto do que você esperava.
- RussianРусский
Ироничный
Когда происходит что-то противоположное тому, что вы ожидаете.
- Urduاردو
طنز آمیز, متناقض
جب کچھ ایسا ہو جائے جو آپ کی توقع کے برعکس ہو۔
- Chinese中文
ironic
当发生的事情与你预期相反时。
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Frequently asked questions about Ironic
What does Ironic mean?
When something happens that is opposite of what you expect.
What is the definition of Ironic?
showing that you really mean the opposite of what you are saying; expressing irony
How do you use Ironic in a sentence?
an ironic comment
Can you give another example of Ironic?
He was greeted with ironic cheers from opposition MPs.
What are synonyms for Ironic?
Common alternatives include sarcastic, paradoxical, mocking, contradictory.
What is the opposite of Ironic?
Opposite meanings include straightforward, direct.
What words go with Ironic?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, find something, extremely, fairly, very, be, seem, find something, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Ironic?
Confusing 'ironic' with 'coincidental'. Using 'ironic' for cases that are merely unfortunate. Overusing 'ironic' in situations that lack genuine contrast.
How do you pronounce Ironic?
US: /["/aɪˈrɑːnɪk/","/aɪˈrɑːnɪkl/"]/, UK: /["/aɪˈrɒnɪk/","/aɪˈrɒnɪkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ironic?
Use 'ironic' to describe situations that turn out differently than expected, often in a humorous way. Avoid using it for simple coincidences or unrelated events.
What CEFR level is Ironic?
"Ironic" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.