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.