adjective
- Marked by or displaying contemptuous mockery of the motives or virtues of others: cynic, cynical, ironic, sardonic, wry. See attitude/good attitude/bad attitude/neutral attitude, respect/contempt/standing.
ironical
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The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
Synonym: ironic
Meaning #2:
humorously sarcastic or mocking
Synonyms: dry, ironic, wry
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