— ironically , adv. — ironicalness , n.
/uy ron"i keuhl/ , adj.
1. pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting, or characterized by irony or mockery: an ironical compliment; an ironical smile.
2. using or prone to irony: an ironical speaker.
[ 1570-80; IRONIC + -AL 1 ]
Syn. 1, 2. sarcastic, sardonic.