Meaning of the German Word "Ironisch"

ironisch
ironic

Using words to express something opposite to their literal meaning; happening in a contrary way.

Example Sentence

Es ist ironisch, dass das Feuerwehrhaus abgebrannt ist.

Other Meanings of This Word

Using words to express something opposite to their literal meaning, often for humorous effect.

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Definition: Using words to express something opposite to their literal meaning; happening in a contrary way.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "ironisch"?

C2

What grammatical category does "ironisch" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "ironisch" belong to?

Communication

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