My English isnt all that good!
Thank You
2007-12-09 18:02:32 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I am actually female
2007-12-09 18:12:16 · update #1
It's better to provide examples instead of a definition:
Say a wealthy man marries a poor woman...they get divorced, something happens to his money and the ex wife becomes wealthy. Now that he's poor and she's rich...it's ironic.
Say you are in a hurry to get somewhere, and you get stopped at every single stop light or get into an accident that causes you to be late.....that's ironic.
Finally, let's say that there is a 3rd string player for a sport who may get ridiculed or made fun of constantly for being "a loser". All of a sudden, the 1st and 2nd stringers get hurt and the 3rd stringer has to come into the game......and dominates and wins the game for the team. That would be ironic.
Hope that helps!
2007-12-09 18:12:37 · answer #1 · answered by Stephen 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Ironic Meaning
2016-10-04 07:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is an example;
I washed my car today and it rained. Isn't it ironic?
Alanis Morisette wrote a song about irony with many examples. Listen to it and you'll have no problems understanding the meaning.
It's called "ironic"
2007-12-09 18:06:45 · answer #3 · answered by Geenahh 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"Ironic" is a figure of speech where the words used mean the opposite ..e.g calling a normal lady as MISS UNIVERSE in a lighter vein .
2007-12-09 18:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by bhatta 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's ironic you would ask that question because I was just thinking the same thing! What does ironic mean? A good synonym would be "unbelieveable".
2007-12-09 18:06:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you listen to the song from Alanis Morrisette called "ironic" you will understand what exactly it means...basically it means that life is a b***h as in you get what you have wanted or needed for a long time but now you don't need it or want it so what was the use. that is just one example I am sure there are many ways to explain this word ....it is an interesting word that is for sure.
2007-12-09 18:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
funny because of the unusual circumstances or situations. for instance, if a girl yells out "I hate apples!" and yet is eating an apple at an apple convention..that is ironic.
2007-12-09 18:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Characterised by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
"madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker"
2007-12-09 18:07:51 · answer #8 · answered by Franci 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ironic is bringing an umbrella and stepping in a puddle.
Ironic is an actor losing a bunch of weight and then having to wear padding to play his next role.
2007-12-09 18:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by msmama22203 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ironic; the opposite of what is expressed or expected.( It is ironic , the more he earned, the less he was able to save)
2007-12-09 18:16:31 · answer #10 · answered by DORY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋