Ironic
Sarcastic
Synonyms: Sarcastic, dry, sharp, scathing, acid, trenchant, cynical, satirical, ridiculing, derisive, sneering, double-edged, tongue-in-cheek, sardonic, caustic, stinging, acerbic, bitter, mordant, mocking, scoffing, derisory, scornful, wry, backhanded, and sarky.
Paradoxical
Synonyms: Paradoxical, odd, weird, unexpected, incongruous, strange, and peculiar.
Example Sentences
It’s ironic that the fire station burned down.
She found it ironic that he disliked reading but wrote books.
It was ironic how the lifeguard couldn’t swim.
He made an ironic comment about his luck.
The situation was deeply ironic.
It’s ironic that the dentist had crooked teeth.
He gave an ironic smile.
The irony of the moment was not lost on her.
Ironic twists made the movie interesting.
It’s ironic that the teacher failed the exam.