Definition of IRONICAL

ironical

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
    • "it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely"
  • humorously sarcastic or mocking
    • "an ironical smile"

Adj

  • Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
  • Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
  • Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony.

Origin / Etymology

From ironic + -al. Attested since the 1570s.

Synonyms

dry, ironic, wry

Scrabble Score: 10

ironical is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ironical is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ironical is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

ironical is a valid Words With Friends word