ironic

🇺🇸 /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/ 🇬🇧 /aɪˈrɒnɪk/
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タグ TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-C2
adjective
C1

saying the opposite of what you really mean

His ironic tone made it clear he didn't believe what he was saying.

彼の皮肉な口調は、彼が自分が言っていることを信じていないことを明確に示していた。

C1

strange or funny because it's the opposite of what you expect

It's ironic that the firefighter's house burned down.

消防士の家が焼失したのは皮肉なことだ。

translation

adj. 皮肉な