ironical

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English

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Etymology

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From ironic +‎ -al. Attested since the 1570s.[1]

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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ironical (comparative more ironical, superlative most ironical)

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

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Translations

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References

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  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “ironic”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.