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irónico

ironic

adjective ee-ROH-nee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek eirōnikos, from eirōneia (dissimulation, irony).

Usage Note

Irónico describes speech, writing, or a person who uses irony—saying the opposite of what they mean. The noun is ironía and the adverb irónicamente. Learners sometimes conflate it with sarcástico (sarcastic), but irony is broader and not always cutting.

Examples

"Hizo un comentario irónico que nadie entendió."

Natural Translation

He made an ironic comment that nobody understood.

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