Unironic vs. Ironic — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Unironic and Ironic
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Unironic
Not ironic; free of irony. Sincere or genuine.
Ironic
Characterized by or constituting irony.
Ironic
Given to the use of irony.
Ironic
Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended
Madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker.
Ironic
Usage Problem Coincidental or improbable.
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Ironic
(Of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
It's somewhat ironic to have a wave of smog right on Earth Day.
Ironic
(proscribed) Odd or coincidental; strange.
It's ironic that we are eating a sandwich in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Ironic
(preceded with "being") Acting in a unserious and teasing manner.
Don't take it personally. We're just being ironic.
Ironic
(Of a statement, action, etc.) Done in an insincere and mocking manner; satirical.
You should assume that everything this guy posts is ironic.
Ironic
Ironical.
Ironic
Humorously sarcastic or mocking;
Dry humor
An ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely
An ironic novel
An ironical smile
With a wry Scottish wit
Ironic
Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is;
Madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker
It was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely
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