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Definition of unironic
unironic
/ˌʌnaɪˈrɑːnɪk/
un · i · ron · ic
Adverb:unironically
unironic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Not ironic; expressed or appreciated with genuine sincerity, earnestness, or literal intent rather than mockery or detachment.
Example
"The film critic offered an unironic defense of the cheesy 1980s action movie, praising its bold pacing and practical effects."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unironic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unironic