(ˈ)ī|ränik, -nēk sometimes ə̇ˈr- adjective
or iron·i·cal -nə̇kəl, -nēk-
Etymology: Late Latin ironicus, from Greek eirōnikos dissembling, from eirōneia dissimulation + -ikos -ic, -ical — more at irony
1. : of or relating to irony : containing, expressing, or constituting irony
an ironic remark
it was ironic that he should enter then
2. : addicted to the use of irony : given to irony
a very ironic man
3. obsolete : dissembling, pretended
Synonyms: see sarcastic