Ironical Meaning in English
word
aɪˈɹɑnɪkəɫ
eye-RAHN-ih-kuhl
aɪɹˈɒnɪkəl
eye-RON-ih-kuhl
Definition
Describes something that uses irony; saying the opposite of what is meant, often to be funny or to criticize.
Usage & Nuances
'Ironical' is less common than 'ironic' and is seen as formal or literary. Use 'ironic' in most everyday situations. Often paired with 'tone', 'comment', or 'remark'. Don't confuse with 'sarcastic', which is usually more cutting or mean.
Spanish: irónico - sarcásticoPortuguese (BR): irônico - sarcásticoPortuguese (PT): irónico - sarcásticoChinese (Simplified): 讽刺的Chinese (Traditional): 諷刺的Hindi: विडंबनापूर्णArabic: ساخرBengali: ব্যঙ্গাত্মকRussian: иронический - ироничныйJapanese: 皮肉なVietnamese: mang tính mỉa mai - châm biếmKorean: 아이러니한 - 반어적인Turkish: ironik - alaycı (nazik, mizahi anlamda)Urdu: طنزیہIndonesian: ironis - sindiran
Example Sentences
His ironical remark made everyone laugh.
basic
She spoke in an ironical tone.
basic
The book has many ironical stories.
basic
It was ironical that the fire station caught fire.
natural
His apology sounded more ironical than sincere.
natural
You know, it's kind of ironical how he hates computers but works in IT.
natural