2007-07-29 16:04:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
can you please use it in an example???
2007-07-29 16:05:24 · update #1
something unexpected or opposite of what is expected
Ex. The bad guy saves the day
2007-07-29 16:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
According to Merriam Webster's Dictionary, one definition of Ironic/irony is: : the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
Some common ways to see this is when you predict the end of the movie or book and find out you missed it!
How about this scenario? You break a date with your girlfriend so you can go to the ball game with the guys. When you go to the concession stand, you run into your date who is with another guy. It is totally unexpected....its ironic!
2007-07-29 16:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by Cory W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: iron·ic
Pronunciation: "I-'rä-nik also i-'rä-
Variant(s): also iron·i·cal /-ni-k&l/
Function: adjective
1 : relating to, containing, or constituting irony
2 : given to irony
synonym see SARCASTIC
It was ironic that just at the moment people had money for food, the supplies were low and it was being rationed.
2007-07-29 16:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i·ron·ic /aɪˈrɒnɪk/
Pronunciation[ahy-ron-ik]
–adjective
1. containing or exemplifying irony: an ironic novel; an ironic remark.
2. ironical.
3. coincidental; unexpected: It was ironic that I was seated next to my ex-husband at the dinner.
2007-07-29 22:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Wonder Girl♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ironic is the opposite of what is anticipated to happen. An example would be "Dumb Dora becomes a rocket scientist."
2007-07-29 16:40:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋