ironic
Example Sentences
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As she pauses to reminisce, I realize the setting, an antique store called Yesterday’s Keepsakes, is almost too ironic.
From Salon
Ms. Kuin characterizes these ironic boasts as “a principled attack on the institution of slavery.”
In this exquisitely staged show, directed by Tony winner Michael Arden, Platt recaps the story of his life with an ironic touch while singing songs that mark his fretful, meteoric journey.
From Los Angeles Times
Guardiola's connections with Real's rivals was not forgotten by the home faithful and it is ironic that a Barca man might have been the person to hammer the final nail in Alonso's coffin.
From BBC
This is ironic in light of attempts to justify the tariffs with appeals to national security.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
