IRONIC

Meaning

Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Late Latin īrōnicus, from Ancient Greek εἰρωνικός (eirōnikós). Compare Middle French, ironique, equivalent to irony + -ic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-01-03CIRNLOU
• 2025-08-22CFOMINR
• 2024-09-20NCRIFOT
• 2024-04-22CGOKINR
• 2024-03-12OCRNIFM
• 2023-12-30RZAONCI