CEFR C1

ironical

Translation

皮肉な / 皮肉っぽい / アイロニーを含む

Meaning

Ironical means ironic: showing a contrast between what is expected and what happens, or between what is said and what is meant. It is real English, but ironic is much more common today.

Examples

  • 彼女は皮肉っぽい笑みを浮かべました。
    She gave an ironical smile.
  • その小説には皮肉な結末があります。
    The novel has an ironical ending.