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ironic
[aɪˈrɒnɪk]
adjective
irônico
1.
Expressing irony; characterized by the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of their literal meaning
It's ironic that she's afraid of water but became a lifeguard.
É irônico que ela tenha medo de água mas se tornou salva-vidas.
2.
Occurring in a way that is amusing because it is opposite to what was expected
In an ironic twist of fate, the fire station caught fire.
Numa reviravolta irônica do destino, a estação de bombeiros pegou fogo.
3.
Using irony as a form of humor or sarcasm
He made an ironic comment about the weather to make us laugh.
Ele fez um comentário irônico sobre o tempo para nos fazer rir.
Synonyms
sarcastic
sardonic
witty
contradictory
Antonyms
sincere
straightforward
literal
genuine
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
irônico
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
irónico
Standard usage in European Portuguese, with accent mark difference
Related Idioms & Phrases
ironic twist of fate
the irony of it all
how ironic
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