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ironic Synonyms

Another word for ironic

Choosing another word for ironic depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this.

Usage Example

"It is ironical that the cybersecurity expert had his own personal email account compromised."

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ironical
Strong
paradoxical
incongruous

• adjective (Context 2)

Using or characterized by irony; expressing one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

Usage Example

"The critic delivered an ironical compliment about the director's latest commercial failure."

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ironical
Strong
wry
sardonic
satirical
sarcastic
dry
tongue-in-cheek

Opposites of ironic

The opposite of ironic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sincere
earnest
expected
straightforward
genuine
predictable
literal
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• Nearby Words

ironer
ironfisted
ironhearted
ironic
ironical
ironically
ironing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ironic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ironic
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