Medium English Words
For the SAT and college: the words of the SAT’s reading passages. 1,119 words, A to Z.
3 words match “ironic”
ironic adjective
strange or funny because it is the opposite of what you would expect
It was ironic that the fire station itself caught fire.
Like paradoxical, unexpected
satirical adjective
using humor or exaggeration to criticize foolishness
The magazine is famous for its satirical cartoons about daily life.
Like mocking, ironic, sardonic
wry adjective
showing mild humor mixed with some annoyance or irony
She gave a wry smile when the bus broke down again.
Like ironic, dry
