Ironic Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Ironic

Meaning 1 : characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

    Example : madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker,it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely

    Synonyms : ironical
Meaning 2 : humorously sarcastic or mocking

    Example : an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely,an ironic novel,an ironical smile

    Synonyms : dry,  ironical,  wry