ironic

Describes a situation or statement that is the opposite of what is expected, often in a humorous or sarcastic way.

ruОписывает ситуацию или высказывание, противоположное ожидаемому, часто в юмористической или саркастической манере.esDescribe una situación o afirmación que es contraria a lo esperado, a menudo de manera humorística o sarcástica. También puede referirse a una actitud burlona o que expresa lo opuesto a lo que dice.frQualifie une situation ou une remarque qui est contraire à ce que l'on attendait, souvent de manière humoristique ou sarcastique. Peut aussi désigner une attitude marquée par l'ironie, parfois avec une pointe de moquerie.deBeschreibt eine Situation oder Äußerung, die dem Erwarteten entgegengesetzt ist, oft in humorvoller oder sarkastischer Weise.ptDiz-se de uma situação, fala ou atitude que expressa o oposto do que se espera, muitas vezes de forma humorística, sarcástica ou paradoxal.zh形容一种情况或说法与预期相反，常带有幽默或讽刺意味。也可指人说话时表面意思与真实意图相反，含冷嘲热讽。arيصف موقفاً أو عبارة تخالف ما هو متوقع، وغالباً ما تكون على نحو ساخر أو فكاهي. ويطلق أيضاً على من يستخدم السخرية أو التهكم في القول أو الكتابة.

1. Contrary to expectation B2 formal

   Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in a humorous or striking manner.

   • It was ironic that the fire station burned down.
   • He found it ironic that the traffic jam occurred on the day he left early.
   • The weather was ironic: a picnic day turned into a thunderstorm.

   ruИроничныйesIrónico (contrario a lo esperado)frContraire à l'attentedeIronischptIrônicozh讽刺的arالمفارقة الساخرة

   同义词: contraryincongruousparadoxicalsurprisingtwistedunexpected

   反义词: expectedforeseeablepredictableunsurprising

2. Sarcastic or mocking B2 informal

   Using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of the literal meaning, often for humorous or critical effect.

   • She gave an ironic smile when he said he was always on time.
   • His ironic comment about the 'perfect' service made everyone laugh.
   • The tone of his voice was deeply ironic.

   ruИроничныйesIrónico (sarcástico o burlón)frIronique, moqueurdeIronischptIrônicozh讽刺的arساخر

   同义词: causticcynicalderisivemockingsarcasticsardonicsatiricalscathingtongue-in-cheekwry

   反义词: literalsincerestraightforward

• more ironic comparative form
• most ironic superlative form