English Explanatory Dictionary

ironical

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
  2. Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
  3. Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony.

Pronunciation

/aɪˈɹɒnɪkəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ironical.wav /aɪˈɹɑnɪkəl/

Word forms

ironical more ironical most ironical

Etymology

From ironic + -al. Attested since the 1570s.

Synonyms

ironic

Derived words

ironically ironicalness unironical
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