Ironic Synonyms

33 ironic synonyms include sarcastic, sardonic, dry, caustic, sharp, stinging, scathing, acerbic, acid, and bitter. Ironic is an adjective, and its antonyms are sincere and straightforward. Here are some additional synonyms for "ironic" with example sentences.

Another word for Ironic

33 other ways to say ironic.

1. sarcastic

  • wry  
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  • trenchant  
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  • tongue-in-cheek  
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  • stinging  
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  • sneering  
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  • sharp
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  • scornful  
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  • scoffing  
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  • scathing  
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  • satirical  
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  • sarky  
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  • sardonic  
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  • sarcastic
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  • ridiculing  
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  • mordant  
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  • mocking  
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  • dry
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  • double-edged  
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  • derisory  
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  • derisive  
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  • cynical
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  • caustic  
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  • bitter
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  • backhanded  
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  • acid
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  • acerbic
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2. paradoxical

Use ironic in a Sentence

He made an ironic comment about his luck.

It’s ironic that the fire station burned down.

She found it ironic that he disliked reading but wrote books.

The situation was deeply ironic.