ironic

IPA(Pronunciation)

/aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/

Adjective

proscribed usually

(Of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony. / (proscribed) Odd or coincidental; strange. / (preceded with "being") Acting in a unserious and teasing manner.

Japanese Meaning

状況において、皮肉や諷刺の要素が際立っている様子 / 突飛だったり、偶然性や奇妙さがある様子 / （「being ironic」として）ふざけた、冗談交じりの態度をとる様子

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It's ironic that the fire station burned down while the firefighters were away.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

消防署が消防士たちの不在中に燃えてしまったというのは皮肉なことだ。

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Sense（1）

(Of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

Sense（2）

(proscribed) Odd or coincidental; strange.

It's ironic that we are eating a sandwich in Sandwich, Massachusetts.

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Sense（3）

(preceded with "being") Acting in a unserious and teasing manner.

Don't take it personally. We're just being ironic.

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Sense（4）

(Of a statement, action, etc.) Done in an insincere and mocking manner; satirical.

You should assume that everything this guy posts is ironic.

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more ironic

（ comparative ）

most ironic

（ superlative ）

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