ironical
Characterized by or constituting ironyCharacterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
» His ironical remarks aren't directed at you.
Seine ironischen Bemerkungen sind nicht auf dich bezogen.
Seine ironischen Bemerkungen sind nicht auf Sie bezogen.
Его ироничные замечания направлены не на тебя.
Його іронічні зауваження не направлені на тебе.
Meaning
3 sensesCharacterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
ironisch
Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
ironisch
humorously sarcastic or mocking
(obsolete)Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony.
Examples
2 sentencesHis ironical remarks aren't directed at you.
Його іронічні зауваження не направлені на тебе.
ruЕго ироничные замечания направлены не на тебя.
deSeine ironischen Bemerkungen sind nicht auf dich bezogen.
His ironical remarks are not directed at you.
deSeine ironischen Bemerkungen sind nicht an Sie gerichtet.
Translations
1 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From ironic + -al. Attested since the 1570s.From ironic + -al. Attested since the 1570s.
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Forms
more ironical, most ironical| Comparative | more ironical Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most ironical Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form