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ironical.

Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

8 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/aɪˈɹɒnɪkəl/Received-Pronunciation/aɪˈɹɑnɪkəl/General-American
  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.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

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

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