ironical
Frequency: 3.00.5 per million words
A less frequent alternative form of 'ironic'.
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Examples (10)
- It was ironical that the fire station burned down.
- Her ironical comment was lost on most of the audience.
- He spoke with an ironical tone, making his true feelings clear.
- There's an ironical twist to the story; the hunter became the hunted.
- She found it ironical that he preached honesty but was a known liar.
- The situation was deeply ironical considering his earlier boasts.
- His ironical humour often flew over people's heads.
- It seemed ironical that the rich man was complaining about taxes.
- The ironical turn of events left everyone speechless.
- Many found it ironical that the peace conference ended in a fight.