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ironical
UK /aɪˈɹɒnɪkəl/ US /aɪˈɹɑnɪkəl/
adj 3
Collocations
3ADJ.
cold, directed
VERB + IRONICAL
face
IRONICAL + NOUN
bitterness
Definitions
adj
1
Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
“So, ultimately, I realized I have been completely ruining my life and my face. What is ironical is that I was only doing this to make myself look better for my wife Marwa. This was for her, not for me.”
2
Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
His tone was cold and ironical; its bitterness but reflecting the terrible disappointment he had suffered.
3
Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony.
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“So, ultimately, I realized I have been completely ruining my life and my face. What is ironical is that I was only doing this to make myself look better for my wife Marwa. This was for her, not for m
Wiktionary02
His tone was cold and ironical; its bitterness but reflecting the terrible disappointment he had suffered.
Wiktionary03
His ironical remarks are not directed at you.
Tatoeba · #28735004
His ironical remarks aren't directed at you.
Tatoeba · #287351Usage Notes
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